New pain block may cut opioid use after gallbladder surgery
NCT ID NCT07321639
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—recto-intercostal fascial plane block (RIFPB) and transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB)—for pain control after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 90 adults undergoing elective surgery will receive one of the two blocks. The main goal is to see which block reduces opioid painkiller use in the first 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- local anesthetic (nerve block procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If one block works better, it could mean less pain and fewer opioids after gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison study. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patients, and individual pain responses vary.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status I-II * Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Known allergy to local anesthetics or opioid medications * Infection at the planned block site * History of alcohol or drug dependence * Use of anticoagulant therapy * Refusal to participate in the study
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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