New pain cocktail slashes opioid use after gallbladder surgery
NCT ID NCT07388251
First seen Feb 05, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to the numbing drug bupivacaine, placed inside the belly during gallbladder surgery, could improve pain control. Thirty adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal were randomly assigned to receive either bupivacaine alone or bupivacaine plus dexmedetomidine. The combination led to lower pain scores, longer time before needing extra pain medicine, and less total opioid use, with no serious side effects.
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intensive care unit Department, Ain Shams University Hospital
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11517, Egypt
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