Which painkiller works best after gallbladder surgery? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07203794

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares three common pain relief methods for people having laparoscopic gallbladder surgery: numbing the surgical area with bupivacaine, a nerve block in the back (ESP block), or a small dose of morphine into the spinal fluid. The goal is to see which method reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers the most. About 132 adults will take part, and the results could help improve recovery after this routine 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 and morphine
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could identify the most effective pain relief method for gallbladder surgery, reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (132 participants) comparing existing techniques, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. Each method carries risks like nausea, allergic reactions, or nerve block complications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHOLECYSTECTOMY, LAPAROSCOPIC POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ataturk University

Erzurum, 25000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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