EOIB for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (NCT07101835) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
EOIB for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2025-08-01
Plain-language summary
n obese patients, adequate pain relief in the postoperative period is a crucial parameter that affects patient comfort and hospital stay. Improving patient comfort and recovery quality can be achieved by minimizing undesirable effects such as nausea, vomiting, and inadequate analgesia. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the external oblique intercostal block on postoperative dermatomal distribution, acute pain scores, and opioid consumption during the first 24 hours after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18-65 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who did not sign the informed consent form and did not wish to participate in the study
* Patients with a history of opioid use lasting longer than four weeks
* Patients with chronic pain
* Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to local anesthetics or opioids
* Presence of severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal disease
* Patients with alcohol or drug addiction
* Conditions contraindicating the application of regional anesthesia
* Patients with severe psychiatric disorders such as psychosis or dementia that limit cooperation
* Block failure identified by dermatomal examination after the procedure
* Patients with a STOP-BANG score \> 5
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 studied a nerve block called the External Oblique Intercostal Block for pain control during sleeve gastrectomy surgery — is that type of nerve block something that could be used as part of my own pain management plan, and what are the potential risks?
2Since this trial has already been completed and was measuring how well the nerve block numbs the upper belly area using cold sensation testing, has my surgical team reviewed results like these, and do they think this technique works well enough to reduce reliance on opioids after my procedure?
3The trial focused specifically on patients with morbid obesity undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy — given my own situation, does my doctor think a regional anesthesia approach like this one is appropriate for me, or are there reasons it might not be the best fit?
4Because this was a non-phase trial focused on measuring the physical extent of the nerve block rather than long-term safety or pain outcomes, what do we still not know about how well this block controls pain in the hours and days after surgery?
5Are there other pain management strategies — like different nerve blocks or multimodal anesthesia approaches — that my care team would compare this technique against when planning how to manage my pain after sleeve gastrectomy?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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.
What they're measuring
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Extent of Sensory Blockade Measured by Cold Sensation Testing Across the Upper Abdominal Wall Following External Oblique Intercostal Block