Testing a long-lasting numbing medicine for pain after laparoscopic surgery
Treatments studied
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This trial is testing if a special numbing medicine called liposomal bupivacaine, given as a nerve block during surgery, can help reduce pain after laparoscopic procedures like gallbladder removal or hernia repair. It might help you feel better with less need for strong painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic gallbladder, hernia, or appendix surgery.
- You are between 18 and 64 years old.
- Your health status is rated I, II, or III by the anesthesiologist (ASA class).
- You are fully awake and alert (Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15).
- You do not have chronic pain, heart block, unstable heart disease, stomach ulcers, or bleeding problems.
- You are not on blood thinners that can't be stopped, or have severe liver or kidney problems.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
- Your BMI is between 15 and 35.
- You have no known allergy to numbing medicines.
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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