Clinical Trial

USG-Guided TAPA vs RIFB Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

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Record status
This record was last updated April 27, 2026 (before its estimated April 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) can cause moderate-to-severe postoperative pain from visceral, referred shoulder, and incisional sources. Multimodal analgesia is recommended, but opioids carry significant side effects. Ultrasound-guided interfascial plane blocks offer a safe alternative. The Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block through Perichondrial Approach (M-TAPA) blocks T5-T12 dermatomes, while the Recto-Intercostal Fascial Plane Block (RIFPB) provides sensory blockade across the upper anterolateral abdomen. This study compares the postoperative analgesic efficacy of bilateral M-TAPA versus bilateral RIFPB in patients undergoing LC.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07552701
Lead Sponsor Hitit University
Conditions Postoperative Pain, Acute Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2025-03-16
Primary Completion 2026-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-27