Nerve block showdown: which approach best eases drain pain after gallbladder removal?

NCT ID NCT07661576

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Turgut Ozal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests two ways of giving a nerve block (TAP block) to reduce pain where a surgical drain is placed after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. One method uses blocks on both sides of the upper abdomen, while the other targets the drain side specifically. The study involves 88 adults having elective gallbladder surgery and measures pain levels 6 hours after the procedure, along with opioid use and recovery. The goal is to find which approach offers better drain-site pain relief.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

bupivacaine

What this could lead to

If one nerve block approach proves better, it could become a standard way to ease drain-site pain after gallbladder surgery, improving patient comfort.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial (88 people) comparing two established techniques, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. Pain relief may vary.

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