Investigating a pain management technique for laparoscopic gallbladder surgery

INVESTIGATION OF THE INTRAOPERATIVE AND POSTOPERATIVE EFFECTS OF EXTERNAL OBLIQUE INTERCOSTAL PLAN BLOCK IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING LAPARASCOPIC CHOLESYSTECTOMY OPERATION

Not applicable Interventional Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital · NCT06712498

This study tests if a new pain management technique can help people having gallbladder surgery feel better and need less pain medicine afterward.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment64 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Diyarbakır, Kayapınar)
Trial IDNCT06712498 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effects of the External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block (EOIB) on patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It compares intraoperative hemodynamics, postoperative analgesic requirements, and patient satisfaction between those receiving the EOIB and a control group. The use of ultrasonography enhances the reliability of this regional anesthesia technique, which is expected to improve patient outcomes. The study focuses on a specific age group and health status to ensure safety and efficacy.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 with ASA physical status I or II who are scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18-65, those with allergies to local anesthetics, or those with severe comorbidities (ASA III-IV) may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved pain management and higher patient satisfaction after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While there are few studies on the EOIB technique, regional anesthesia techniques have generally shown promise in improving patient outcomes in similar surgical settings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged between 18-65
* and with ASA1-2 were included.

Exclusion Criteria:• Patients younger than 18 years of age and older than 65 years of age

* Patients allergic to local anesthetics
* Patients with opioid and alcohol addiction
* Patients with perioperative signs of acute cholecystitis
* Patients with contraindications for laparoscopic surgery
* Cases with ASA III-IV were not included in the study.

Where this trial is running

Diyarbakır, Kayapınar

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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