Overview

Ketamine vs Hydromorphone

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2018-12-21
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
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.
Phase:
Phase 4
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
No
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Florida
Treatments:
Ketamine
Narcotics
Criteria
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.