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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT07539623

NCT07539623 Suzetrigine-enhanced MultimOdal Opioid-sparing THerapy in Cardiac and Bariatric SURGery

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NCT ID NCT07539623
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Condition Bariatric Surgery
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 235 participants
Start Date 2026-05-01
Primary Completion 2026-12-22

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 85 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
SuzetriginePlacebo

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 235 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-12-22.

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Brief Summary

This is prospective, randomized study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the addition of Suzetrigine to well established multimodal pain regimen for participants undergoing bariatric patients undergoing weight-loss surgery and cardiac patients undergoing sternotomy will reduce post-operative opioid consumption and pain scores.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * Adults 18-85 years old * Scheduled to undergo cardiac procedures via sternotomy or bariatric surgery (laparoscopic or open) * All genders Exclusion Criteria: Any individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: * ASA Class V * Urgent or emergent surgery * Contraindications to administration of Suzetrigine (e.g. concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors) * History of substance use disorder or chronic opioid use * Reoperation * Patient refusal or inability to consent * Patients who take moderate-to-severe CYP3A inhibitors (such as Ritonavir, Voriconazole, and * Clarithromycin) * Patients who take moderate-to-severe CYP3A inducers (such as Phenytoin, Carbamazapine, and Rifabutin)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Himani Bhatt, DO

✉ himani.bhatt@mountsinai.org

📞 212-523-2500

Principal Investigator

Himani Bhatt, DO

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07539623 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 85 Years, studying Bariatric Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT07539623 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 235 participants.

Is NCT07539623 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07539623 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at himani.bhatt@mountsinai.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07539623 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07539623 clinical trial?

NCT07539623 is sponsored by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The principal investigator is Himani Bhatt, DO at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The trial plans to enroll 235 participants.

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