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New study aims to ease pain and improve breathing after gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07666646

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kayseri City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and modified thoracoabdominal nerve block—to see which one works better for pain control and lung function after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults having elective surgery will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks. The goal is to find a method that reduces pain and opioid use while helping patients breathe easier after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
local anesthetic (bupivacaine or similar)
What this could lead to
If one block works better, it could mean less pain, better breathing, and less need for strong painkillers after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and nerve blocks carry small risks like infection or bleeding.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-70 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III * Patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy * Patients who provide written informed consent * Patients who are able to cooperate and perform pulmonary function tests (PFTs) Exclusion Criteria: * Coagulation disorders or anticoagulant therapy contraindicating regional anesthesia * Infection at the planned block site * Known allergy to local anesthetic agents * Conversion to open surgery * Hemodynamic instability * Inability to cooperate with pulmonary function tests (PFTs) * Pre-existing severe pulmonary disease (e.g., severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or restrictive lung disease) * Chronic opioid use or opioid dependence * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Active smokers * Body mass index (BMI) \> 35 kg/m²

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Post operative pain control Pulmonary function

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kayseri City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kayseri, Kocasinan, 38080, Turkey (Türkiye)

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