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A study comparing two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after gallbladder surgery

Comparison of modified thoracoabdominal nerve block (MTAPA) vs external oblique plane block (EOI) in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A prospective randomized controlled trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/11/098007
Enrollment
75
Registered
2025-11-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block: The Modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through perichondrial approach is an ultrasound guided regional technique. Local anesthetic is injected

Sponsors

AIIMS Nagpur Department of Anesthesiology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1- Patients classified as American society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II. 2- Patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1- Patients on anticoagulant therapy 2- Presence of coagulopathy 3- Known allergies to local anesthesia 4- Local infection at block site 5- Inability to comprehend or assess pain ratings and recovery quality scoring systems

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Measurement of cumulative opioid consumptionTimepoint: First 24 hours postoperatively

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1-Comparison of intraoperative & postoperative hemodynamic stability. 2- Numerical rating scale (NRS) scores at rest & during activity. 3- Untoward side effects, including nausea, vomiting, hypotension & bradycardia. 4- QoR-15 patient questionnaire score.Timepoint: 1- In first 24 hours 2- At 0 min,30 min, 1hour, 2 hour, 4 hour, 8 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour 3- Within 24 hours 4- At 24 hours

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactNidhi Swaroop

All Inida Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur

drridhimasharma@yahoo.com8054549458

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026