New pain block beats standard injection after gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07176299

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested different ways to control pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal in 160 adults. Patients received either a TAP block (an injection into the abdominal wall muscles), local anesthetic at the incision sites, both, or no extra pain relief. The TAP block group reported less pain and had fewer wound problems in the first 24 hours after surgery, suggesting it is a safe and effective option.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If this method proves better, it could become a standard way to manage pain after gallbladder surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, so results are final. However, it only looked at short-term pain up to 24 hours, and the benefits may not apply to other surgeries or longer recovery periods.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholelithiasis Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANESTHESIA, LOCAL CHOLECYSTECTOMY, LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLELITHIASIS NERVE BLOCK PAIN, POSTOPERATIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Clinical Hospital in Olsztyn

Olsztyn, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, 11-041, Poland

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