Clinical trials
Cholecystectomy clinical trials
Below are recruiting cholecystectomy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 100 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06391359Recruiting
Gallbladder surgery to prevent repeat pancreatitis
This trial tests if removing the gallbladder can prevent future episodes of unexplained acute pancreatitis. It may help people who've had one to three episodes with no clear cause found.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07409688RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief after gallbladder surgery: comparing two ways to give local anesthetic
This trial compares two methods of giving local anesthetic during laparoscopic gallbladder removal to see which provides better pain relief. It may help patients recover with less pain after surgery.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 15–60 - NCT07440758Recruiting
Low-flow anesthesia for gallbladder surgery
This study compares two types of inhaled anesthesia (sevoflurane and desflurane) given at a low flow rate during laparoscopic gallbladder removal. It aims to see which one leads to faster recovery and fewer side effects.
Kayseri, KocasinanAges 18–65 - NCT07595679Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Gallbladder Surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections given during laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery to see which one reduces the need for strong pain medications during the procedure. You would receive one of these two injection methods as part of your anesthesia care.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–80 - NCT07195331RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing dye doses for clearer bile duct images during gallbladder surgery
This trial tests two different doses of a special dye (indocyanine green) to see which one gives surgeons a clearer view of the bile ducts during gallbladder removal. The goal is to help make the surgery safer and reduce the risk of injury.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 18 years+ - NCT04735198Recruiting
Preventive gallbladder removal for midgut neuroendocrine tumors
This trial looks at whether removing the gallbladder before it causes problems can be helpful for people with midgut neuroendocrine tumors who are already planning primary tumor surgery. It may reduce future gallbladder-related complications around the time of cancer treatment.
Badalona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06113419Recruiting
Timing of gallbladder surgery after severe pancreatitis
This study looks at the best time to remove the gallbladder in people who have had a severe bout of pancreatitis caused by gallstones. It aims to see if removing the gallbladder earlier or later after recovery helps patients heal better.
Bogota, CundinamarcaAges 18 years+ - NCT07607262Recruiting
Comparing two injection methods for pain relief after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests two ways of giving pain medicine during gallbladder removal surgery. One method uses standard local anesthetic injection, the other uses a special injection technique that may provide better pain relief.
Sancaktepe, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT06182111Recruiting
Morphine during gallbladder removal
This study gives morphine during gallbladder removal surgery to see how it affects pain afterward. It may help you have less pain and recover more comfortably.
EsbjergAges 21 years+ - NCT06246448Recruiting
Robot vs open surgery for gallbladder cancer
This trial compares robot-assisted surgery to open surgery for people with gallbladder cancer that has been found after a gallbladder removal. The goal is to see which approach is better for the radical removal of remaining cancer.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06447545Recruiting
Comparing air pressure levels for gallbladder surgery pain
This trial compares two different air pressure levels used during laparoscopic gallbladder removal to see which one causes less pain after surgery, including shoulder pain and bile duct injuries.
Lahore, PUNAges Any age - NCT06476054Recruiting
Timing of gallbladder removal after drainage for severe inflammation
This study looks at the best time to remove the gallbladder after a drainage procedure for severe gallbladder inflammation. It helps doctors decide when surgery is safest and most effective for you.
LleidaAges 18 years+ - NCT06634615Recruiting
Virtual reality family visits for gallbladder surgery
This study tests if using virtual reality to talk with your family before and during surgery helps reduce stress and improve recovery after gallbladder removal. Your family member will join a video call with you while you wear a VR headset.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06652581Recruiting
Testing a nerve block for gallbladder surgery pain
This study tests a special nerve block called M-TAPA to see if it helps control pain during and after gallbladder removal surgery. It might offer better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Denpasar, BaliAges 18–65 - NCT06976320Recruiting
Nerve block for gallbladder surgery pain
This trial tests a nerve block injection in the abdominal wall to reduce pain after gallbladder removal surgery. It may help patients recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07158372Recruiting
Using AI to identify key anatomy in gallbladder surgery videos
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze surgery videos and help surgeons identify important structures during gallbladder removal. It may lead to safer procedures.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+ - NCT07241949Recruiting
Nerve block for gallbladder surgery pain relief
This study tests a nerve block called the external oblique intercostal block to reduce pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. If you are having this surgery, the block may help you need less pain medication and feel more comfortable after the procedure.
AdanaAges 18–65 - NCT07307703Recruiting
TENS for pain and anxiety after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether TENS, a mild electrical therapy, can reduce pain and anxiety after gallbladder removal. If you are having planned gallbladder surgery and are in good health, you may be able to participate.
Niğde, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07308730Recruiting
Pain diary after gallbladder surgery
This study looks at whether using a pain diary can help people manage pain better after gallbladder removal surgery. If you are having this surgery for the first time and can read and write in Turkish, you may be able to join.
Muğla, MenteşeAges 18 years+ - NCT07440940Recruiting
Timing of pain blocks for gallbladder surgery recovery
This study is testing whether giving a numbing block (under the ribs and around the belly button) at a certain time before gallbladder removal surgery helps reduce pain after the operation. It aims to find the best timing for these pain blocks to improve your recovery.
SeoulAges 18–80 - NCT07624058Recruiting
Nerve Block Comparison for Gallbladder Surgery Pain
This trial compares two different nerve-block techniques (numbing injections near the spine) to see which one better reduces pain after minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery. You would receive one of these pain-relief methods during surgery to help you feel more comfortable afterward.
AlexandriaAges 30–65 - NCT07653490Recruiting
Two anesthesia methods for gallbladder surgery
This study tests whether a numbing injection in the back (erector spinae plane block) helps reduce anesthesia needs during gallbladder surgery. It compares two anesthesia methods to see which works better for pain control and recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07450781Enrolling by invitation
How saline temperature and local anesthetics affect shoulder pain after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether warming the saline used during surgery or adding a numbing medicine can reduce shoulder pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. It also checks how these affect inflammation markers in the blood.
AlexandriaAges 18–65 - NCT07758803RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing sedatives for nausea after gallbladder surgery
This study compares two different sedative medications used during anesthesia to see which one helps prevent nausea and vomiting after gallbladder removal surgery. Participating may help you recover more comfortably after your procedure.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cholecystectomy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 100 recruiting cholecystectomy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a cholecystectomy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a cholecystectomy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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