Comparing two pain relief methods for gallbladder surgery
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of giving pain relief after gallbladder removal surgery: an injection of numbing medicine around the belly muscles (guided by ultrasound) versus a simple injection into the skin near the surgery cuts. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control and comfort after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are having your gallbladder removed with a minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery.
- You are in generally good health, with no serious medical conditions (or only mild ones that are well-controlled).
- You do not have chronic pain and you do not regularly take strong opioid pain medications.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- You do not have bleeding problems, severe organ failure, or serious nerve or brain issues.
Quick eligibility check
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