Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Tegileridine for pain after bariatric surgery

Official title: Safety and Analgesic Efficacy of the Biased μ-Opioid Receptor Agonist Tapentadol in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

Run by The First Hospital of Jilin University · NCT07844512 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This phase 3 trial tests tegileridine vs standard opioid medicine to see if it provides good pain relief after bariatric surgery while considering sleep apnea status.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment148 (estimated)
SponsorThe First Hospital of Jilin University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Changchun, Jilin)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 28, 2026
Main results expectedOctober 1, 2027
Study endsOctober 1, 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT07844512 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults 18–65 years old scheduled for elective bariatric surgery, ASA I–III, able to complete QoR-15, and able to consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients with known opioid allergies, significant hepatic/renal dysfunction, chronic preoperative opioid use, severe respiratory disease (other than OSA), pregnancy, or inability to complete follow-up may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This randomized, double-blind study will assign adults undergoing elective bariatric surgery to receive tegileridine or sufentanil for postoperative pain management. Participants are stratified by obstructive sleep apnea status and unaware of which treatment they receive. The primary outcome is recovery quality in the first 24 hours after surgery, measured by QoR-15, with secondary data on pain scores, rescue analgesia use, and adverse effects over seven days. The trial is single-center and aims to determine the safety and analgesic efficacy of the new biased μ-opioid receptor agonist in this population.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, tegileridine could improve postoperative comfort and recovery after bariatric surgery.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of biased μ-opioid receptor agonists have shown potential for analgesia with favorable safety profiles; this study extends those findings to bariatric patients.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 to 65 years old
* Scheduled for elective bariatric surgery
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II or III
* Able to understand and complete the QoR-15 questionnaire
* Provide written informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to opioids, tegileridine or sufentanil
* Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction
* Preoperative chronic opioid use
* History of severe respiratory disease except obstructive sleep apnea
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Participants who cannot complete postoperative follow-up
* Participation in another interventional clinical trial within 30 days before surgery

Where it's running

  • The First Hospital of Jilin University
    Changchun, Jilin, China
    Recruiting

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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.
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