RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06903182

Preoperative TAP Block Versus Postoperative TAP Block in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

University of Padova

Enrollment

46 participants

Start Date

Jun 16, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the regional anesthesia technique "TAP block" provide more analgesia when performed before or after the surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does preoperative TAP block provide greater analgesia than postoperative TAP block? Patients receiving preoperative TAP block will have less pain and take less painkillers than patients receiving postoperative TAP block? Participants will: Receive preoperative or postoperative TAP block They will be asked about their pain levels during the hospital stay.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • ASA I-II patients
  • Age \>18 years
  • Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria3

  • History of chronic pain
  • Beta-blocker therapy
  • Allergy to the drugs used in the study

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Interventions

PROCEDUREPreoperative TAP Block

Patients will receive preoperative TAP block

PROCEDUREPostoperative TAP block

Patients will receive postoperative TAP block


Locations(1)

University Hospital of Padua

Padua, Italy, Italy

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