No opioids? new anesthesia method tested for gallbladder surgery
NCT ID NCT07306910
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using a combination of lidocaine, dexmedetomidine, and magnesium instead of opioids can control pain and reduce nausea after gallbladder removal. 110 adults having elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy will be randomly assigned to opioid-free or standard opioid anesthesia. The main goal is to see if pain scores are lower with the opioid-free approach.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- opioid-free anesthesia (lidocaine, dexmedetomidine, magnesium)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a safer way to manage pain during gallbladder surgery without using opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study that hasn't started yet. The approach may not control pain as well as standard care, and side effects from the alternative drugs are possible.
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