Nerve block for pain relief after gallbladder surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a numbing injection near the abdomen to reduce pain after gallbladder removal. It may help you feel more comfortable and need fewer painkillers after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You weigh at least 154 pounds
- You have not taken pain medicine in the 24 hours before the procedure
- You have no previous chest or belly surgery or injury
- You have no belly skin abnormalities, tattoos in the injection area, or muscle disease
- You are not pregnant and have no conditions that make nerve blocks unsafe
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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