New anesthesia combo may cut opioid use after weight loss surgery
NCT ID NCT07246447
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a mix of ketamine and dexmedetomidine (ketodex) can reduce the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients. Eight adults with a BMI over 35 are randomly assigned to receive either ketodex or standard opioid-based anesthesia. The main goal is to measure total pain medication use in the first 24 hours after surgery.
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Cairo university hospitals
Cairo, Manial, 11965, Egypt
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