Numbing back muscles to improve breathing after gallbladder surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a numbing injection near the back muscles (called an erector spinae plane block) can improve breathing recovery after keyhole gallbladder removal. It is a small, early-stage trial that may help you breathe easier after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You should be generally healthy or have mild to moderate health conditions (classified as ASA I–III).
- You are scheduled to have your gallbladder removed using keyhole (laparoscopic) surgery with general anesthesia.
- You must be able to perform a breathing test called spirometry before and after surgery.
- You must not have chronic lung disease, severe obesity (BMI 35 or higher), blood-clotting problems, or take certain blood thinners.
- You must not be pregnant, allergic to local anesthetics, or have a current infection where the injection would go.
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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