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Compares treatment options for Postoperative Pain
Official title USG-Guided TAPA vs RIFB Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07552701
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) can cause moderate-to-severe postoperative pain from visceral, referred shoulder, and incisional sources. Multimodal analgesia is recommended, but opioids carry significant side effects.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Age 18-65 years
- ASA physical classification I-II
- BMI \< 35 kg/m²
- Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to cholelithiasis
- Able to use and understand the NRS pain scoring system
You likely can't join if
- Refusal to participate in the study
- BMI \> 35 kg/m²
- ASA physical classification III-V
- Age \ 65 years
- Allergy to local anesthetics or study analgesics
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18-65 years
- ASA physical classification I-II
- BMI \< 35 kg/m²
- Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to cholelithiasis
- Able to use and understand the NRS pain scoring system
- Able to use and understand the QoR-15 scale
- Able to communicate in Turkish
- Provided written informed consent
- Refusal to participate in the study
- BMI \> 35 kg/m²
- ASA physical classification III-V
- Age \ 65 years
- Allergy to local anesthetics or study analgesics
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Inability to use or understand the NRS pain scoring system or QoR-15 scale
- Inability to communicate in Turkish
- Uncontrolled anxiety disorder
- Alcohol or drug dependency
- Neuromuscular or peripheral nerve disease
- High-dose opioid use within 3 days prior to surgery
- Widespread chronic pain
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Coagulation disorders or anticoagulant use
- Infection at the block needle insertion site
- Concurrent second surgical procedure alongside laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Previous abdominal surgery or trauma history
- Conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery
- Technical problems with the PCA device
- NRS score \> 7 for four consecutive hours despite multimodal analgesia
- Planned postoperative non-extubation
- Termination of surgery before completion for any reason
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Çorum, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.