EOIB for Pain After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (NCT07332546) | Clinical Trial Compass
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EOIB for Pain After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
China56 participantsStarted 2026-01-15
Plain-language summary
This prospective, randomized, controlled, assessor-blinded trial will evaluate whether bilateral ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal block (EOIB) reduces postoperative opioid consumption and improves pain control after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, compared with no block.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18-85 years, regardless of gender
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification I-III
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
* Ability to use the intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA) system
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hepatic disease (e.g., liver enzyme levels ≥ 2× the upper limit of normal)
* Renal disease (e.g., serum creatinine levels ≥ 2× the upper limit of normal)
* Allergy or known hypersensitivity to local anesthetics
* Females who are pregnant or lactating
* Conversion to open surgery
* Coagulopathy or current use of anticoagulant medications
* Opioid use for more than 2 weeks in the past 6 months
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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Total Butorphanolconsumption in the first 24 hours after surgery