New pain relief combo cuts opioid use in obese surgery patients
NCT ID NCT07380503
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a drug called dexmedetomidine to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) could improve pain control after laparoscopic bariatric surgery in 78 morbidly obese adults. The medicine was given as a nerve block using ultrasound guidance. The main goal was to see if it reduced the need for opioid painkillers in the first day after surgery.
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Ahmed Abdalla Mohamed
Cairo, 11451, Egypt
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