New nerve block technique aims to cut opioid use after gallbladder surgery
NCT ID NCT07384000
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests two different nerve block methods to control pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults undergoing elective surgery will receive either a newer single-puncture block or an external oblique intercostal plane block, while a control group gets only standard painkiller. The goal is to see which approach reduces opioid use and improves recovery 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
- bupivacaine (a numbing medicine) and nalbuphine (a painkiller)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point to a better, less painful recovery method for gallbladder surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The new technique may not be more effective than existing options.
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