Steroid showdown: can a higher dose speed up recovery after gallbladder surgery?

NCT ID NCT07469332

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two doses of dexamethasone (a steroid) given during gallbladder surgery to see which works better for reducing nausea, pain, and inflammation after the operation. About 135 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal will be randomly assigned to receive either a moderate or high dose of the drug. The goal is to find the best dose to help patients recover faster and feel better after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Dexamethasone
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a higher dose of dexamethasone improves recovery after gallbladder surgery better than a moderate dose.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 135 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Higher steroid doses also carry risks like infection or blood sugar changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PONV POSTOPERATIVE RECOVERY

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Contact

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Locations

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

Ankara, Çankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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