Nerve block for gallbladder surgery pain
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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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for gallbladder removal surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy).
- You are in good general health (ASA grade I or II).
- You do not have an allergy to numbing medicines (local anesthetics).
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or infection at the injection site.
- You do not have severe liver, kidney, heart, or lung disease, chronic pain, or substance abuse issues.
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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