Lying on your side, front, or sitting up? study tests best position for pain block after gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07018258

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Harran University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 120 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if the position they are in when getting a nerve block (called an ESP block) affects pain after surgery. Patients were placed on their side, stomach, or sitting up during the block. The goal was to find which position gives the best pain relief and makes patients most satisfied.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best patient position for a nerve block to improve pain relief and reduce the need for extra painkillers after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study comparing positions, not testing a new treatment. The 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.

agnosia Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANESTHESIA, REGIONAL LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY PAIN MANAGEMENT POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

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Locations

Veli Fahri Pehlivan

Sanliurfa, 63100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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