Plain-English translation of NCT03756961 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated ·
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study compares two different approaches to managing pain after weight loss surgery. Some patients will receive the standard pain management plan that includes (an opioid medication), while others will receive a new approach using different medications like and instead. Researchers want to find out if the new approach works just as well for pain relief while reducing the need for opioids.
Opioid medications can be addictive and cause side effects like nausea and constipation. This trial exists to see if doctors can help patients recover from weight loss surgery with good pain control while using less or no opioids, which could improve overall recovery and reduce the risks associated with opioid use.
You likely qualify if…
You likely don't qualify if…
You will undergo your scheduled weight loss surgery while receiving either the standard pain management approach or the new opioid-sparing approach (decided randomly). After surgery, your pain levels will be monitored and recorded. You'll be asked to complete questionnaires about your pain, recovery, and well-being at several time points: shortly after surgery, before you leave the hospital, and then at 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months after surgery. The study will track how much pain medication you need and how quickly you recover.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
Sweden