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New study aims to find best pain block for gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT06900413

Symptom relief Sponsor: Aycan KURTARANGİL DOĞAN Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—ESP and EXORA—for managing pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Fifty-six adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief and reduces the need for additional painkillers in the first 24 hours after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nerve block (local anesthetic injection)
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could become the standard for reducing pain after gallbladder surgery, helping patients recover faster with less medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 56 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and nerve blocks carry rare risks like infection or allergic reaction.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 56 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

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Expected to finish

Mar 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years Undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to III Providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Known allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics Infection or skin lesions at the site of block application Emergency surgical procedures Refusal to participate in the study Uncontrolled arterial hypertension Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Mental retardation Current use of antidepressant medications Presence of metabolic disorders Known bleeding diathesis Morbid obesity (Body Mass Index \> 40 kg/m²)

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Erector spinae plane block Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Plane block

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