ESP vs. EXORA Blocks for Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy may experience moderate to severe postoperative pain. Effective postoperative analgesia enhances patient comfort and accelerates recovery. This study aims to compare the effects of Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) and External Oblique and Rectus Abdominis Plane (EXORA) blocks on postoperative pain management and analgesic consumption. The study is designed as a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial. Patients will be randomly assigned to groups, and both practitioners and evaluators will be blinded to group assignments. Our hypothesis is that the EXORA block will provide superior analgesia and require less analgesic consumption compared to the ESP block. The results will be assessed in terms of postoperative pain management, patient comfort, and additional analgesic requirements.

NCT Number	NCT06900413
Lead Sponsor	Aycan KURTARANGİL DOĞAN Collaborators: Kutahya City Hospital
Conditions	Erector Spinae Plane Block, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Plane Block
Enrollment	56 participants
Start Date	2025-09
Primary Completion	2026-03 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-09-03