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New study tests which nerve block eases gallbladder surgery pain best

NCT ID NCT07469410

Symptom relief Sponsor: Patel Hospital, Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compared two types of nerve blocks for pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults received either an erector spinae plane block or a subcostal transversus abdominis plane block using the same numbing medicine. Researchers measured pain levels, need for extra painkillers, and time until first pain request to see which block works better.

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Active substance
ropivacaine
What this could lead to
If one block proves better, it could offer a simpler, more effective way to manage pain after gallbladder surgery, especially in settings with limited resources.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 60 patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and the blocks are compared against each other, not against no treatment or standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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INCLUSION CRITERIA: * Patients are both men and women. * Patients aged 18 to 65. * Patients are scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. * Patients with ASA Physical Status I or II. Finally, III. * Give consent. EXCLUSION CRITERIA: * Hypersensitivity to local anesthesia. * Infection at the block site. * Coagulation disorders. * BMI above 40kg/m2. * Patients with pregnancy. * Converted to open surgery. * Drain placement. * Neurological or psychiatric disorders that impair cooperation. * Patients are unwilling to cooperate.

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Postoperative analgesia

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kulsoom Mehmood

    Karachi, Pakistan

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