Rectointercostal plane block to reduce pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal

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

In this randomized trial, patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy are assigned to receive a rectointercostal fascial plane block with bupivacaine 0.25% or no regional block, in addition to standard general anesthesia. The blocking procedure is performed before extubation by an experienced anesthesiologist and is concealed from the patient; the block administrator and pain assessors are blinded to group assignment. Postoperative pain outcomes are collected by a separate blinded assessor to determine the block’s effectiveness in improving analgesia. Inclusion criteria include BMI less than 35 and ASA I–II, while several conditions exclude participation, such as coagulopathy or allergy to local anesthetics. The trial is conducted at Istinye University with randomization via computer-generated codes and independent allocation concealment.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* BMI \< 35 kg/m²
* Patients with ASA scores I and II

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who do not want to be included in the study
* Psychiatric and neurological disease with blurred consciousness
* Patients with ASA \> 3
* BMI \> 35 kg/m²
* Abnormality in coagulation parameters
* History of allergy to local anesthetic drugs
* Infection at the injection site

Where it's running

• Istinye University Liv Topkapı Hospital
  Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bora Bilal, Proffesor
• Email: bora.bilal@istinye.edu.tr
• Phone: +902124446623

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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.