Erector Spina Plane Block Versus Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
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Conditions studied: Erector Spinae Block, Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
In brief
direct comparisons between ESPB and M-TAPA for postoperative analgesia after LC remain limited. This is an important area of clinical interest because the two blocks differ significantly in their anatomical targets, mechanism of analgesia, and likely dermatomal coverage. The ESPB provides analgesia through paravertebral spread affecting both dorsal and ventral rami, thereby offering posterior and visceral pain relief, whereas M-TAPA directly targets the thoracoabdominal nerves, resulting in better anterior and lateral abdominal wall analgesia. Understanding which technique offers superior or more balanced analgesia could help to optimise regional anaesthesia strategies in LC and to improve patient outcomes.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07624058
- Run by
- Alexandria University
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2026-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2027-03-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-03
Who can join
Age: 30 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age: between 30 - 65
- American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status: I- III
- Body mass index: 18-35 kg.m-2
You may not qualify if…
- Patient Refusal
- Allergy to local anaesthetic agents.
- Skin infection at the site of injection.
- Coagulopathy.
- Diabetes Mellitus
Where it is running
- Alexandria University — Alexandria, Egypt (enrolling)
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