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 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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Medicana Sivas Hospital
  Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye) 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.