Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (NCT07577934) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
China86 participantsStarted 2026-05-10
Plain-language summary
This is a single-center, randomized, single-blind, parallel-group clinical trial. The study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine versus ropivacaine for transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to receive either liposomal bupivacaine or ropivacaine for TAP block during surgery. The primary outcome is the dynamic NRS pain score at 24 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes include static and dynamic NRS pain scores at multiple time points, QoR-15 recovery quality, time to first rescue analgesia, analgesic consumption, gastrointestinal function recovery, length of hospital stay, and adverse events. Participants will be followed up to 3 months after surgery to evaluate the incidence of chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP). All participants will receive routine clinical care, and participation is voluntary.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-65 years, either gender.
* Patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
* ASA physical status I-III.
* Able to provide written informed consent and complete the 3-month follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of allergy to local anesthetics.
* History of dementia, psychosis, or other central nervous system diseases.
* History of chronic pain or long-term use of opioids or other analgesics.
* Contraindications to nerve block: infection at puncture site, severe coagulopathy.
* Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction, pregnancy, or lactation.
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.