Clinical Trial

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

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Record status
This record was last updated June 22, 2025 (before its estimated April 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
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.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-03-24.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06903182
Lead Sponsor University of Padova
Conditions TAP Block
Enrollment 46 participants
Start Date 2025-06-16
Primary Completion 2026-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-04 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-06-22