Which painkiller works best before gallbladder surgery?

NCT ID NCT07131527

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two common pain medicines—gabapentin and diclofenac sodium—given before laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief after surgery. Sixty adults aged 20 to 60 with chronic gallbladder inflammation are taking part. Pain levels are measured using a simple 0-to-10 rating scale.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
gabapentin and diclofenac sodium
What this could lead to
If one drug works better, it could improve pain management after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage comparison. Results may not apply to other surgeries or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome cholecystitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sohag university hospital

    Sohag, Egypt