Comparing two pain relief methods after gallbladder surgery
Comparison of the Effects of M-TAPA and TAP Nerve Block Applications on Postoperative Pain Scores and Analgesia Requirements in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
NA · Cumhuriyet University · NCT06662617
This study is testing two different ways to relieve pain after gallbladder surgery to see which one works better for adults.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cumhuriyet University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Sivas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06662617 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of two analgesic techniques, the modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through perichondrial approach (M-TAPA) and the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, for managing postoperative pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The research focuses on adult patients undergoing this common abdominal surgery, aiming to determine which method provides superior pain relief. By utilizing ultrasound guidance for both techniques, the study seeks to enhance patient comfort and recovery outcomes. The findings could contribute to improved pain management protocols in surgical settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy and classified as ASA I-III.
Not a fit: Patients with coagulopathy, infections at the block site, or those undergoing open surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective pain management strategies for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown the effectiveness of TAP blocks for postoperative pain relief, but the M-TAPA technique is relatively novel and less tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients older than 18 years of age who underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia and were American Society of * Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II-III according to the ASA risk classification. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not give consent, * patients with coagulopathy, * patients with signs of infection at the block application site, * patients using anticoagulants, * patients with local anesthetic drug allergies, * patients undergoing open surgery, * patients with unstable hemodynamics, * patients who could not cooperate during postoperative pain assessment
Where this trial is running
Sivas
- Medicana Sivas Hospital — Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Post Operative Pain, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, m-tapa, tap