New study finds best nerve block to slash opioid use after gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07149584

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested two different numbing injections (erector spinae plane block and thoracic paravertebral block) in 120 adults having gallbladder removal surgery. The goal was to see which one better reduces the need for opioid painkillers in the first 24 hours after surgery. Researchers measured pain scores and how much rescue pain medicine was needed.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)

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