Changes in Melatonin, Cortisol, and Body Temperature, and the Relationship Between Endogenous Melatonin Levels and Analgesia Consumption in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

ConclusionsEndogenous melatonin secretion was significantly decreased in the intraoperative and postoperative periods. Furthermore, there was a significant inverse correlation between changes in endogenous melatonin levels and morphine consumption.Trial RegistrationClinical Trial Number NCT03107702 from A service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health,clinicaltrials.gov
Source: Obesity Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research