New nerve block may offer better pain control after gallbladder removal
NCT ID NCT06198335
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested two different nerve block methods to control pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults having elective surgery received either a modified thoracoabdominal nerve block or a standard abdominal plane block. Researchers measured recovery quality and pain scores over 24 hours to see which approach worked better.
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 (modified thoracoabdominal nerve block via perichondrial approach)
- What this could lead to
- If one block proves better, it could lead to a standard way to reduce pain and improve recovery after gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 60 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit over standard care is uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mürsel Ekinci
Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)
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