Investigating pain and nausea after gallbladder surgery

Pain and Nausea in the Post-anesthesia Care Unit Following Gallbladder Surgery - a Registry Study Using National Data From Gallriks and the Swedish Perioperative Register (SPOR)

Umeå University · NCT06083558

This study looks at how common pain and nausea are after gallbladder surgery to see what factors might make these problems worse for patients.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment50000 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUmeå University (other)
Locations1 site (Sundsvall, X)
Trial IDNCT06083558 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study explores quality registry data from a national cohort of patients in Sweden who have undergone gallbladder surgery or ERCP. It aims to investigate the occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and pain following these procedures. The study will analyze various patient and surgical factors to identify those associated with increased risks of PONV and pain. Data will be linked from the Swedish national registry for gallbladder surgery and the Swedish Perioperative Register, covering a significant number of surgeries performed between 2016 and 2025.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adult patients aged 18 and older who are undergoing primary gallstone surgery registered in the national quality registry.

Not a fit: Patients who have undergone multiple surgeries or those not registered in the Gallriks registry may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management strategies for pain and nausea in patients undergoing gallbladder surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using registry data to improve postoperative outcomes, making this approach both relevant and promising.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Primary gallstone surgery
* Adult patients (\>=18 years)
* Procedure performed between 2016 and 2025
* Surgical procedure registered in the national quality registry Gallriks.

Exclusion Criteria:

* If multiple surgeries on the same patient in the study database, subsequent procedures to the first procedure is excluded.

Where this trial is running

Sundsvall, X

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.

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Conditions: PONV, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Complications, Gall Bladder Disease, cholecystectomy

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