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Perioperative Opioid-sparing Effect of Retrosuperior Costotransverse Ligament Block Versus Erector Spinae Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Perioperative Opioid-sparing Effect of Retrosuperior Costotransverse Ligament Block Versus Erector Spinae Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07276646
Enrollment
80
Registered
2025-12-11
Start date
2025-12-10
Completion date
2026-07-10
Last updated
2025-12-12

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Conditions

Perioperative Analgesia

Keywords

retrosuperior costotransverse ligament block, erector spinae block, laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Brief summary

This study aims to compare the analgesic effect of retro superior costotransverse ligament space block vs erector spinae plane block to Achieve high-quality perioperative opioid-sparing effect and postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy with optimum hemodynamic stability and high patient and surgeon satisfaction

Detailed description

This study aims to compare between retro superior costotransverse ligament space block vs erector spinae plane block * To compare the analgesic outcomes (time to first analgesic request, total amount of analgesic consumption and pain scores by NRS) * To assess the block performance time required to perform each technique . * To compare intraoperative parameters (hemodynamics and intraoperative fentanyl consumption) * To assess patient, surgeon satisfaction and complications of the block.

Interventions

PROCEDURERetrosuperior costotransverse ligament block group

The patient will receive retrosuperior costotransverse ligament block

The patient will receive erector spinae block.

Sponsors

Zagazig University
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Masking description

anesthesiologist not sharing in the study will assess outcomes

Intervention model description

Achievement of high-quality perioperative opioid-sparing effect and postoperative analgesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomy with optimum hemodynamic stability and high patient and surgeon satisfaction by comparing retrosuperior costotransverse ligament block and erector spinae block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. patient acceptance 2. Age: 21-64 years old. 3. Sex: both sexes. 4. Physical status: ASA I & II. 5. Body mass index (BMI): 18.5 - 30 kg/m2. 6. Type of operations: elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. 7. Duration of surgery not more than 2 hours.

Exclusion criteria

1. Known hypersensitivity to lidocaine or bupivacaine. 2. Patients with respiratory insufficiency. 3. Coagulation disorders or taking drugs affect surgical hemostasis. 7\. Patients with pre-existing neurological deficits. 8. Uncooperative patient or with altered mental status. 9. Patient with advanced cardiovascular or respiratory diseases

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The time to first call to rescue analgesia24 hoursThe time to first call to rescue analgesia( the interval between the block injection till the NRS more than or equal 4) (naluphine) will be recorded

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Total intraoperative fentanyl consumptionduration of surgery (up to 2 hours)Total intraoperative fentanyl required other than the induction dose in micrograms
Pain intensity by Numerical Rating Scale30 minutes after arrival to post anesthesia care unit , 2hours, 4hours, 6hours, 8hours, 12hours, 18 hours and 24hours postoperativeAnalgesic parameters (Pain intensity at rest and at movement) by using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) which will explained to patient as follows:0=no pain and 10= worst pain
total amount of rescue analgesia24 hourstotal amount of rescue analgesia if NRS≥4. in the first 24 hours.
To assess block characteristics (block performance time)1 hourTo assess block characteristics (block performance time) in minutes
Patient's satisfaction24 hoursall patient's satisfaction: The patients will be asked to rate the overall degree of satisfaction of the analgesia by using a 5-points likert-like verbal scale (1 = very dissatisfied analgesia, 2 = dissatisfied analgesia, and 3 = neutral, 4=satisfied analgesia, and 5=very satisfied analgesia)
complication of the block24 hourscomplication of the block( heamatoma,local anesthetic toxicity,infection)
Intraoperative hemodynamics (Heart Rate and Mean Arterial Pressure)every 5 minutes in the first 30 minutes then every 10 minutes till the end of surgeryIntraoperative hemodynamics every 5 minutes in the first 30 minutes then every 10 minutes till the end of surgery

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Primary ContactDina Salem, MD
01099333513
Backup ContactMarwa Medhat, MD
01002828937

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026