To compare pain relief between TAP block and spinal morphine in keyhole gallbladder surgeries

Comparison of Subcostal Transversus Abdominus Plane Block versus Intrathecal Morphine for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy- Randominsed Control Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/110360

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-11

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: TAP block: ultrasound-guided (linear probe 6-13 Hz) bilateral subcostal TAP block with 20 mL 0.25% levobupivacaine on either side after induction of GA Control Intervention1: Spinal M

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients posted for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under GA ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) physical status 1 and 2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Coagulopathy 2. Emergency surgery 3. Infection at injection site 4. History of allergy to local anaesthetics 5. Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Intrathecal morphine provides better analgesia for postoperative patients compared to TAP blockTimepoint: 24 hours	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The duration of analgesia provided by Intrathecal morphine is longer compared to TAP block . And rescue analgesic required is also less when given intrathecal morphineTimepoint: 24 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sreeraghu GM

KIMS HOSPITAL BANGALORE

aimsraghu@gmail.com9341214309

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026