STALL vs Sole Local Wound Infiltration in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Launched by HELSINKI UNIVERSITY CENTRAL HOSPITAL · Nov 5, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different methods of providing pain relief for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a surgery to remove the gallbladder. The researchers want to compare the effectiveness of a local anesthesia technique that only numbs the small cuts made during the surgery (called trocar sites) with a newer method that combines this local anesthesia with an additional technique known as the STALL block, which targets deeper areas for better pain control. They hope that the STALL method will provide better pain relief than just using local anesthesia alone.

To participate in this study, you must be at least 18 years old and scheduled for either elective (planned) or emergency gallbladder surgery. However, if you are pregnant, have certain medical conditions, or are unable to give informed consent, you may not be eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect to receive one of the two pain relief methods during your surgery, and the results will help doctors understand the best way to manage pain after gallbladder surgery in the future. The trial is currently recruiting participants, and everyone is welcome regardless of gender.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • All patients scheduled for elective or emergency LCC, aged over 18 and able to give an informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Age under 18 years, chronic daily opioid and/or pain tolerance / pain threshold -modifying medication use (abuse), pregnancy, known allergy to local anesthetics, diagnosed severe coagulopathy and incapability to give informed consent for whatever reason.