New pain block may cut opioid use after gastric sleeve surgery

NCT ID NCT07253610

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether a specific nerve block, called a rectointercostal fascial plane block, could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Fifty-six adults undergoing weight-loss surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard pain control or standard pain control alone. The main goal was to measure total opioid use 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: local anesthetic (nerve block)
What this could lead to: If effective, this nerve block could reduce the need for strong painkillers after weight-loss surgery, leading to faster recovery and fewer side effects.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 56 participants. The nerve block may not work for everyone, and there is a small risk of complications like infection or bleeding from the injection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity opioid abuse Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY (LSG) OBESITY, MORBID OPIOID USE PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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