Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 75 years old
- You have been officially diagnosed with morbid obesity (a high level of excess body weight that affects health)
- You have been assessed as being in a moderate health risk category for surgery, known as ASA level II or III (confirm with trial site)
- You are scheduled to have planned keyhole surgery to reduce the size of your stomach (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy)
- You have read and signed a form agreeing to take part in the trial
Who may not be able to join:
- You have a very slow heart rate, an irregular electrical pattern in your heart, or low blood pressure (including dizziness when standing up)
- You have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea (a condition where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep)
- You have a history of depression
- You are currently taking steroid tablets long-term, or are expected to receive more than a small amount of steroids during your operation
- You do not wish to take part in the trial
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Postoperative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 5 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.