Intertransverse Process Block Versus M-TAPA Block After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (NCT07589491) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Intertransverse Process Block Versus M-TAPA Block After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
60 participantsStarted 2026-11-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate and compare the analgesic efficacy of the Intertransverse Process Block (ITPB) and the Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block through Perichondrial Approach (M-TAPA) in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The primary outcome is the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score within the first 24 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes include total opioid consumption, requirement for rescue analgesia, block- related complications and adverse effects (hematoma, pneumothorax, local anesthetic systemic complications, vascular puncture, and infection), patient satisfaction assessed using a Likert scale, quality of recovery assessed using the QoR-15 questionnaire, and incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-65 years
* ASA physical status I-III
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
* Body mass index (BMI) 18-35 kg/m²
* Ability to understand and use the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device
* Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate
* Allergy to local anesthetics
* Infection at the injection site
* Coagulopathy or ongoing anticoagulant therapy
* Chronic opioid use or opioid dependence
* Severe hepatic or renal insufficiency
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* Cognitive impairment or inability to communicate pain scores
* Body mass index (BMI) \>35 kg/m²
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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Postoperative pain intensity (VAS score)
Timeframe: 0, 1, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours after surgery