New study aims to find best pain block for gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07552701

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to control pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Seventy adults will receive either a modified thoracoabdominal nerve block or a recto-intercostal fascial plane block. The goal is to see which block reduces the need for opioid painkillers and improves 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 offer a safer, opioid-sparing pain relief option for gallbladder surgery patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries, and both blocks may work similarly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute cholecystitis cholelithiasis Pain, Postoperative Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hitit University

    RECRUITING

    Çorum, 19100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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