Which pain block wins for gallbladder surgery?

NCT ID NCT07377877

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—external oblique intercostal block and erector spinae plane block—for pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults received one of the blocks before surgery, and researchers measured their opioid use and pain scores for 24 hours. The goal is to find which block provides better pain relief and faster recovery.

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 become the standard choice for pain control after gallbladder surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and both blocks carry rare risks like infection or nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ERECTOR SPINA PLAN BLOCK EXTERNAL OBLIQUE INTERCOSTAL BLOCK PAIN MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Samsun City Hospital

Samsun, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)
Karabuk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation

Karabük, 78200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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