External oblique intercostal block versus transversus abdominis plane plus rectus sheath block for pain after laparoscopic radical gastrectomy

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 single-center, randomized non-inferiority trial at the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University compares the external oblique intercostal block (EOIB) with a combined transversus abdominis plane and rectus sheath block (TAP+RSB) for postoperative analgesia in adults undergoing elective laparoscopic radical gastrectomy. Patients are randomized to receive one of the two regional nerve blocks in addition to standard general anesthesia, and postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, and adverse events are recorded. The trial is designed to test whether EOIB is not inferior to TAP+RSB in controlling early postoperative pain and to collect data on block-related complications and recovery metrics. Results will inform whether EOIB can be a reliable alternative regional analgesia option for upper abdominal incision pain.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged over 18 years
* Classified as ASA I-III
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic radical gastrectomy under general anesthesia
* Voluntarily participated and provided written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Chronic opioid dependence or prior use of analgesic medications for \>3 months;
* Inability to communicate due to severe dementia, language barriers, or terminal illness;
* History of central and/or peripheral nervous system disorders;
* Severe renal insufficiency (serum creatinine \>442 μmol/L or requiring renal replacement therapy) or severe hepatic insufficiency (Child-Pugh class C);
* Allergy to local anesthetics.
* Expected to be transferred to ICU after surgery.
* Refuse patient control agenesia after surgery.

Where it's running

• General hospital of Ningxia medical university
  Yinchuan, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: lingzi Yin, Doctoral
• Email: eleven87670@163.com
• Phone: 86-951-674-3252

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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.