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Comparison of Shoulder Pain After Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery Using Low and Standard Gas Pressure

To evaluate post operative shoulder tip pain in low pressure (less than or equal to 10mmHg CO2) pneumoperitoneum versus standard pressure (13-15 mmHg CO2) pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a randomized controlled trial study. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/101333
Enrollment
100
Registered
2026-01-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K802- Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis

Interventions

Intervention1: Low Pressure Pneumoperitoneum (less than or equal to 10 mmHg): Carbon dioxide gas is infused into abdominal cavity through Veeres needle or trocar to create create and maintain pneumope

Sponsors

Dr Darshan A N
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 18 years and older and undergoing elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Participants represent various age group and gender. They are capable of expressing pain and have sufficient language and communication skills to provide informed consent and complete assessments.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Conversion to open cholecystectomy 2.Acute inflammation or any other complication of gall stone disease. 3.Choledocholithiasis 4.Any intra-operative or post-operative complication such as bile duct injury, bile duct obstruction, intra-operative discovery of bile duct anomalies, infection and fever. 5. Substance Abuse: Exclude individuals with a history of substance abuse or dependence, as substance use may impact pain tolerance. 6. Patient Post operatively shifted to ICU and High Dependency Unit. 7. Inability to Provide Informed Consent: Exclude individuals who are unable to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment or other reasons, as they may not fully understand the study procedures or risks involved. 8. Patients with significant portal hypertension, coagulopathies, suspected gall bladder carcinoma, cirrhosis or generalised peritonitis.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluate the incidence of shoulder tip pain in normal pressure and low-pressure pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomyTimepoint: Shoulder tip pain is evaluated at 1 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, 24 hour, 72 hour and 1 week after surgery

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Evaluate the incidence of shoulder tip pain in patient of Laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Timepoint: Evaluate the incidence of shoulder tip pain in normal pressure and low-pressure pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy;Compare relationship between pneumoperitoneum pressure and post operative shoulder tip painTimepoint: Evaluate the incidence of shoulder tip pain in normal pressure and low-pressure pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDarshan A N

Dr Rajendra Prasad Government

hodsurgery@rpgmc.ac.in9418158199

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026