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New pain block beats standard injection after gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07176299

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

160 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2021

Finished

Jun 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 20 to 85 years * Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholelithiasis confirmed by ultrasonography * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status III-IV * Contraindications to laparoscopy * Acute cholecystitis diagnosed preoperatively or perioperatively * Chronic analgesic use * Spinal degenerative joint disease * Known allergy to local anesthetics * Opioid or alcohol dependence * Psychiatric or neurological disorders * Lack of consent or withdrawal of consent

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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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