New nerve block aims to cut opioid use after gallbladder surgery
NCT ID NCT07332546
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests whether a specific nerve block, called an external oblique intercostal block, can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Researchers will compare patients who receive the block to those who get standard care. The trial aims to enroll 56 adults scheduled for elective surgery.
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Tianmen First People's Hospital
RECRUITINGTianmen, Hubei, 431700, China
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What this could mean
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Active substance
external oblique intercostal block with ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain after gallbladder surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 56 participants. The nerve block may not provide significant pain relief, and there are always risks like infection or bleeding from the injection.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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