Double-sided back muscle numbing for pain relief pain after having the gallbladder removed using keyhole surgery

ISRCTN ISRCTN18151624
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN18151624
Secondary identifying numbers 08012021
Submission date
16/09/2023
Registration date
21/09/2023
Last edited
21/09/2023
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Surgery
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a specific type of surgery where the gallbladder is removed using small incisions and a camera. An erector spinae block is a medical procedure in which a local anesthetic (a medication that numbs sensation) is injected near the erector spinae muscles along the spine. This is done to block or numb the nerves that transmit pain signals from the surgical area to the brain. The purpose of using this block is to provide effective pain relief during and after the surgery. By numbing the nerves in the area, it helps reduce the amount of pain the patient feels, making the surgical procedure more comfortable and improving the postoperative recovery experience. It's a part of the overall pain management strategy for the surgery, potentially leading to better pain control and a smoother recovery process for the patient.

Who can participate?
Patients getting laparoscopic cholecystectomy

What does the study involve?
Patients were split into two groups: one receiving general anesthesia plus regular pain control, and the other receiving both of those plus an erector spinae block.

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The potential advantages include better pain relief, while the risks involve the use of ultrasound to guide the block.

Where is the study run from?
Universidad del Sinu (Colombia)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
May 2021 to February 2023

Who is funding the study?
Universidad del Sinu (Colombia)

Who is the main contact?
Mauro Causil, jjmoralesb@unal.edu.co

Contact information

Mr Mauro Causil
Principal Investigator

CALLE 38
52 249 LOS ALPES
Sincelejo
70001
Colombia

Phone +57 3188762847
Email jjmoralesb@unal.edu.co

Study information

Study designProspective interventional randomized clinical trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a patient information sheet.
Scientific titleBilateral erector spinae block for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized clinical trial
Study objectivesESPB improves postoperative analgesia and reduces opioid consumption
Ethics approval(s)

Approved 08/01/2021, Clinica La Concepcion Ethics Comittee (CALLE 38 52 249 LOS ALPES, Sincelejo, 700001, Colombia; (+57) 5 2749180; info@laconcepcion.org), ref: 08012021

Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedImprovement of analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
InterventionThere were 2 study arms: one was general anaesthesia + standard analgesia and the other arm was general anaesthesia + standard analgesia + bilateral US-guided erector spinae block.Follow up was 48 hrs after surgery to record pain scores. The randomization process was done using Epi Dat 4.2.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measurePain measured using a 0 (least)-10 (worst) pain score 1, 6, 12, 24 and 48 hr after surgery
Secondary outcome measuresRequirement of opioid (Yes or No) 1 hour after surgery
Overall study start date01/05/2021
Completion date28/02/2023

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
Upper age limit100 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants68
Total final enrolment68
Key inclusion criteria1. More than 18 years old
2. ASA I,II
3. Undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Key exclusion criteria1. IMC >30
2. Open cholecystectomy
3. Allergy to local anesthetics
4. Recent opioid use
Date of first enrolment01/08/2021
Date of final enrolment28/02/2023

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Colombia

Study participating centre

Clinica La Concepcion
CALLE 38 52 249 LOS ALPES
Sincelejo
700001
Colombia

Sponsor information

Universidad del Sinú
University/education

Calle 31 N° 3-06
Montería
230001
Colombia

Phone +57 7811717
Email admisiones@unisinu.edu.co
Website https://www.unisinu.edu.co
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Funders

Funder type

University/education

Universidad del Sinú

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date18/03/2024
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareYes
IPD sharing plan summaryAvailable on request
Publication and dissemination planPlanned publication is a high impact peer reviewed journal
IPD sharing planThe datasets generated during and or analyses during the current study will be available upon request from jjmoralesb@unal.edu.co

Editorial Notes

21/09/2023: Trial's existence confirmed by Clinica La Concepcion Ethics Comittee.