Low Versus Standard Volume EXORA Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (NCT07507799) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Low Versus Standard Volume EXORA Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Egypt96 participantsStarted 2026-04-10
Plain-language summary
The original EXORA block used high local anesthetic volume (50 mL total), raising concerns about local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). In such a bilaterally administered regional technique, evaluating the efficacy of a reduced-volume approach is warranted to maximize patient safety.
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:
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II.
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia.
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Patient refusal to participate.
* Obese patients with a body mass index of more than 35 kg/m2.
* Known cognitive impairment or use of psychiatric drugs
* Known allergy to local anesthetics
* Infection at the needle insertion site.
* Coagulopathy, or bleeding disorders.
* Pregnancy
* History of chronic pain or chronic opioid use.
* Previous major upper abdominal surgery (which alters the fascial planes and anatomy).
Criteria for Withdrawal from Study Analysis (Drop-outs):
* Conversion to open cholecystectomy during surgery.
* Failed EXORA block
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?
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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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Dynamic numerical rating scale (NRS) score at 4 hours postoperatively.