Simple fix for achy shoulders after gallbladder surgery?
NCT ID NCT07450781
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether warming the saline used during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery or adding a numbing medicine can lessen shoulder pain afterward. About 216 adults having planned gallbladder removal will take part. The goal is to find a simple way to improve comfort and speed recovery.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 216 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- 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: 1. Adults aged 18-65 years. 2. Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy 3. Informed consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria: 1 - Allergies to anesthetics or saline. 2-Previous shoulder surgery. 3-Significant comorbidities (e.g., chronic pain syndromes, autoimmune diseases). 4-Pregnancy or lactation. 5-Current use of anti-inflammatory medications or steroids
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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medical research institute , Alexandrria university
Alexandria, Egypt
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