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Which Add-On drug eases pain after gallbladder surgery? a Head-to-Head test

NCT ID NCT07693621

Symptom relief Sponsor: Alexandria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding either dexmedetomidine or magnesium sulphate to a standard painkiller (bupivacaine) improves pain control and recovery in adults undergoing laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Eighty patients will receive one of the two combinations during surgery. Researchers will measure pain scores, quality of recovery, and need for extra pain medication.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dexmedetomidine and magnesium sulphate (each added to bupivacaine)
What this could lead to
If one drug works better, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve pain relief and recovery after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage comparison. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patients, and individual responses can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-60 years * ASA physical status I-II * scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Known hypersensitivity to study drugs * history of cardiac arrhythmias or conduction abnormalities * severe hepatic/renal impairment * chronic opioid or analgesic use * pregnancy * conversion to open surgery * drain insertion.

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Dexmedetomidine Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Magnesium sulfate

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alexandria University

    RECRUITING

    Alexandria, Egypt

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