Which pain block cuts opioid use after gallbladder surgery?
NCT ID NCT07149584
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and thoracic paravertebral block—for controlling pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 120 adults were randomly assigned to receive one of the blocks or only standard pain medication. The main goal was to see how much opioid painkiller each group needed in the first 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If one block works better, it could reduce the need for strong painkillers after gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patients with different health profiles.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)
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