study Effects of Preoperative Modafinil on Recovery Profile of Morbidly Obese Patients Scheduled for Bariatric Surgery if it Can Enhance Recovery From Anesthesia and provide improvement in recovery

The study was conducted to 20 patients scheduled for bariatric surgeries. The study group (Modafinil group) received oral 200 mg modafinil 8 hours before surgery and then another 200 mg 2 hours before surgery. The other group (Placebo group) were given placebo through the same regimen as Modafinil. Immediate recovery time, cognitive recovery, emotional (general) status, discharge from PACU according to modified Aldrete score were assessed.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients aged from 18 to 60 years.
2. Patients ASA II or III undergoing elective bariatric surgery.
3. BMI 30-50 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient's refusal.
2. Age below 18 or above 60y.
3. History of cardiac disease.
4. History or known allergy to Modafinil.
5. Underlying liver or renal failure.
6. Chronic neurological or psychiatric condition.
7. Hemodynamically unstable patients.
8. History of drug dependance.
9. Habitual coffee consumption exceeding 2 cups per day.