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Evaluation of dexamethasone injection on complications after gallbladder surgery

Evaluation of the effect of local injection of dexamethasone with bupivacaine at pre-peritoneal laparoscopic ports on laparoscopic complications after laparoscopic cholecystectomy a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20211008052699N1
Enrollment
96
Registered
2021-11-29
Start date
2021-11-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

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

Conditions

Condition 1: Chronic cholecystitis. Condition 2: Postprocedural pain. Chronic cholecystitis Other acute postprocedural pain

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: After induction of general anesthesia and surgery, a peritoneal injection will be performed at the incision site of the trocars under the direct guidance of a lap

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with diagnosis of biliary colic or chronic cholecystitis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Acute cholecystitis Presence of leukocytosis or high ESR, CRP Gangrene, empyema and evidence of bile in the abdominal cavity during surgery Known allergies to local anesthetics History of chronic pain following the use of common narcotics Open cholecystectomy Patients with immunodeficiency and diabetes Cases that have dirty wounds during the operation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity based on VAS the first 24 hours after surgery. Timepoint: 24 hours after the surgery. Method of measurement: Visual analog scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The need for opium and analgesics. Timepoint: 24 hours after the surgery. Method of measurement: Medical records.;Frequency of nausea, vomiting within 24 hours after surgery. Timepoint: 24 hours after the surgery. Method of measurement: Medical records.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Eslamian

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

mr.esl67@gmail.com+98 31 3620 2020

Outcome results

None listed

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