Nerve block vs local painkiller for gallbladder surgery recovery
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving pain relief after gallbladder removal surgery. It tests if a nerve block (STALL) works better than injecting numbing medicine directly into the surgery site. The goal is to find which method reduces pain and the need for painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for gallbladder removal using keyhole surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not take strong daily painkillers (like opioids) or certain nerve pain medications.
- You are not pregnant.
- You are not allergic to numbing medications (local anesthetics).
- You do not have a serious bleeding disorder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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