CompletedPhase 4ketamine

Ketamine vs Hydromorphone

NCT ID

NCT03001843

Target Enrollment

54 participants

Start Date

2017-02-22

Est. Completion

2018-12-21

About This Study

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.

Conditions Studied

Laparoscopic Gastric BypassObesityPain, Postoperative

Interventions

•Ketamine
•Narcotics
•pain scale

Eligibility

Age:18 Years - 65 Years

Healthy Volunteers:No

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Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

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

Study Locations (1)

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida, United States