Ketamine vs Hydromorphone

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Obesity, Pain, Postoperative

In brief

This study will help to determine if investigators can minimize narcotic use in laparoscopic gastric bypass patients while maintaining adequate pain control. This will allow investigators to minimize the negative side effects of narcotics which is a goal in this population.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03001843

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

54

Starts

2017-02-22

Expected to finish

2018-12-21

Last updated by the study team

2021-03-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Obese patient presenting for laparoscopic gastric bypass between 18 and 65 years of age

You may not qualify if…

• Hypersensitivity, allergy, or contraindications to fentanyl, propofol, or ketamine.

Where it is running

• University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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