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Preoperative TAP Block Versus Postoperative TAP Block in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: University of Padova
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2025-06-16
Completion Date
2026-04
Last Updated
2025-06-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Preoperative TAP Block
Patients will receive preoperative TAP block
Postoperative TAP block
Patients will receive postoperative TAP block
Locations (1)
University Hospital of Padua
Padua, Italy, Italy