Nerve block showdown: which injection eases gallbladder surgery pain best?
NCT ID NCT07661693
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and subcostal transversus abdominis plane block—for pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. One hundred adults having elective surgery will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will track how much opioid pain medicine they need in the first 24 hours. The goal is to see which block provides better pain control and fewer side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nerve block (local anesthetic injection)
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could reduce opioid use and improve recovery for people having gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patients with different health conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gaziantep City Hospital
Şahinbey, Gaziantep, 27060, Turkey (Türkiye)