Ketamine to reduce shoulder pain after laparoscopic gastric sleeve

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This early-phase interventional study at King Abdullah University Hospital compares intraoperative ketamine to an anesthetic plan without ketamine for adults undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Eligible participants are adults 18–60 years old with BMI >40 or BMI >35 with obesity-related comorbidities and ASA physical status 1–2. The study will record the incidence and intensity of post-laparoscopic shoulder pain and compare outcomes between the ketamine and non-ketamine groups. Key exclusions include recent analgesic use (within 24 hours except paracetamol), history of drug abuse, mental incapacity, and low ejection fraction.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* patients aged 18-60
* American society of anesthesiologist grade 1,2
* BMI \> 40
* BMI \> 35 with obesity-related comorbidities

Exclusion Criteria:

* mentally incapacitated
* patients received any type of analgesia 24hr preoperatively except paracetamol
* history of drug abuse
* patients with low ejection fraction

Where it's running

• King Abdullah University Hospital
  Irbid, Jordan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Anas Alrusan
• Email: amalrusan@just.edu.jo
• Phone: +962797015888

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.