Erector Spinae Plane Block and Low-Flow Anaesthesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (NCT07653490) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Erector Spinae Plane Block and Low-Flow Anaesthesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Turkey (Türkiye)72 participantsStarted 2026-06-18
Plain-language summary
This prospective randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of preoperative ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block combined with low-flow anaesthesia on postoperative quality of recovery and opioid consumption in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The study will compare postoperative recovery quality, pain scores, analgesic requirements, and perioperative outcomes between patients receiving ESP block with low-flow anaesthesia and those receiving standard anaesthetic management.
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-II
* Body mass index (BMI) \<35 kg/m²
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
* Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Coagulopathy or bleeding disorders
* Allergy to local anaesthetic agents
* Infection at the block application site
* Neurological or psychiatric disorders
* Communication difficulties
* Chronic opioid or analgesic use
* Reoperation cases
* Acute cholecystitis
* Conversion to open surgery
* Inadequate dermatomal block after ESPB
* Severe intraoperative hemodynamic instability
* Intraoperative blood loss ≥250 mL
* Development of allergic reactions or major complications during follow-up
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 combines an erector spinae plane nerve block with low-flow anaesthesia during laparoscopic gallbladder removal — can you explain how each of those two things is supposed to help with my recovery, and whether either one carries specific risks I should know about?
2The trial hasn't started recruiting yet, so if I'm scheduled for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy soon, is the timing realistic for me to even be considered, or would standard pain management be the more practical path right now?
3The main thing being measured is a 'Quality of Recovery' score at 24 hours after surgery — does that mean we won't have clear data on longer-term recovery or pain beyond that first day, and how might that gap affect your recommendation for me?
4Since this is listed as Phase NA, which often applies to trials testing procedures rather than drugs, what does that mean for how much safety and effectiveness data already exists for the erector spinae plane block in this type of surgery?
5Are there standard anaesthesia and pain control options for laparoscopic cholecystectomy that are already well-established, and how would you compare those to what this trial is testing so I can weigh my options?
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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Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) Score at Postoperative 24 Hours