Comparion of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block in Laparoskopic Cholecystectomy (NCT03869801) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparion of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block in Laparoskopic Cholecystectomy
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2019-03-15
Plain-language summary
Erector Spinae Plane Block is a newly defined regional anesthesia technique. Its use for many indications has been identified by case reports in the literature. As the investigators have considered that erector spinae plane block could be efficacious for providing postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the investigators have implemented the application of this blockade into practice at the clinic.Quadratus Lumborum block (QLB) type 2 is another regional anesthesia technic used for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Main purpose of this study is to compare the analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided erector spinae block and QLB in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Elective laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, ASA status 1-2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patient refusal Contraindications to regional anesthesia Known allergy to local anesthetics Bleeding diathesis Use of any anti-coagulants Inability to provide informed consent Severe kidney or liver disease Inability to operate PCA system Patient with psychiatric disorders
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared two different nerve block techniques — the Erector Spinae Plane Block and the Quadratus Lumborum Block — for pain control after laparoscopic gallbladder removal; based on what this study found, which of these blocks, if either, does my surgical team currently use or recommend for my procedure?
2Since this trial measured how much pain medication patients needed after surgery, did one block technique lead to meaningfully less opioid or painkiller use than the other, and what does that mean for my recovery plan?
3This was a completed study with no assigned phase, meaning it was comparing two existing techniques rather than testing something experimental — does that change how confident my care team feels about applying these findings to my specific situation?
4Are there risks or side effects associated with either the Erector Spinae or Quadratus Lumborum block that I should weigh against the potential benefit of needing less pain medication after my laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
5If my hospital doesn't routinely offer one or both of these nerve blocks, is there a standard pain management alternative I should know about, and how does it compare based on what this trial found?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.