Could a common steroid make gallbladder surgery recovery less painful?

NCT ID NCT07182110

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study looks at whether adding dexamethasone (a steroid) to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) in a TAP nerve block can provide better pain relief after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The goal is to see if patients need less opioid pain medicine and feel comfortable longer after surgery. The study involves 100 adults who are having this surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Makassed General Hospital

    Beirut, Lebanon

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