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Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing two methods of pain management during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery

Official title: Single Transversus Abdominis Laparoscopy-guided Plane Block Combined With Local Trocar Site Ropivacaine Infiltration (STALL) vs Sole Local Wound Infiltration in LCC (Laparoscopic CholeCystectomy) - Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Run by Helsinki University Central Hospital · NCT06123117 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether a new pain management method that combines two techniques can help people feel less pain after gallbladder surgery compared to just one technique.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment850 (estimated)
SponsorHelsinki University Central Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Espoo, Uusimaa)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 16, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2026
Study endsDecember 30, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT06123117 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 scheduled for elective or emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy who can provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18, those with chronic opioid use, severe coagulopathy, or allergies to local anesthetics may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial is a prospective randomized superiority trial that compares the effectiveness of local trocar site infiltration with ropivacaine to a combined approach that includes a laparoscopic transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The study aims to determine if the STALL method, which integrates both techniques, provides superior pain relief compared to the sole local infiltration method. The hypothesis is based on the premise that a sufficiently large sample size will reveal a significant difference in efficacy between the two approaches. The trial will include patients scheduled for elective or emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown mixed results regarding the effectiveness of TAP blocks in this context, indicating that this approach is still being explored.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients scheduled for elective or emergency LCC, aged over 18 and able to give an informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age under 18 years, chronic daily opioid and/or pain tolerance / pain threshold -modifying medication use (abuse), pregnancy, known allergy to local anesthetics, diagnosed severe coagulopathy and incapability to give informed consent for whatever reason.

Where it's running

  • Jorvi hospital / HUS
    Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland     Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.