Comparing two pain relief methods after gallbladder surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two ultrasound-guided pain relief techniques, the External oblique intercostal (EOI) block and the Erector spinae plane block (ESPB), for managing postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The hypothesis is that both techniques will provide effective analgesia following the surgery. Participants will be monitored for pain relief and any potential side effects associated with each method.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 65 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 18-35 kg/m2,
* patients with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I/II,
* Patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Allergy to local anaesthetics,
* Infection at the site of injection,
* Coagulopathy,
* Chronic pain syndromes,
* Prolonged opioid medication,
* Patients who received any analgesic 24 h before surgery.

Where it's running

• Assiut University hospital
  Asyut, Assiut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt,, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Magdy M mahdy, MD
• Email: magdymahdy84@yahoo.com
• Phone: 0109 650 2058

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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.