Which pain block works best for gallbladder surgery?

NCT ID NCT07607262

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Sehit Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two types of nerve blocks—recto-intercostal and external oblique intercostal—for pain relief after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults having elective surgery received one of the two blocks. Researchers measured how much extra painkiller they needed and their pain scores over 24 hours.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: local anesthetic (nerve block)
What this could lead to: If one block works better, it could improve pain control and reduce opioid use after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study, not a large trial. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Sancaktepe, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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