Can a local anesthetic beat saline for Post-Surgery pain?
NCT ID NCT07650760
First seen Jun 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Summary
This study compares two liquids used during gallbladder surgery to see which one reduces pain better afterward. Half the patients get bupivacaine, a numbing medicine, and the other half get plain saline. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to manage pain after surgery.
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Wah Medical College, POF Hospital Wah cantt Wāh
RECRUITINGWāh, Punjab Province, 47040, Pakistan
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What this could mean
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Active substance
bupivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, effective way to reduce pain after gallbladder surgery without relying on strong intravenous drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 106 participants. Previous studies showed promise, but results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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