CompletedPhase 4

Scalp Nerve Block and Opioid Consumption in Brain Surgery

Thailand100 participantsStarted 2013-03

Plain-language summary

Anterior scalp block with 0.5% plain Marcaine 20 ml. may reduce the intraoperative opioid consumption in neurosurgical patients who undergoing the supratentorial craniotomy compared to those who receive 0.9% normal saline solution (placebo).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients who have supratentorial brain tumor
. Patients have been scheduled to undergo an elective craniotomy to remove tumor in any surgical position
. Patients have been general anesthetized with endotracheal intubation and control ventilation
. Patients who have provided consent for the participation in the research and for the use of their medical record in research

Exclusion criteria

. Pregnant patients
. Patients who have a history of local anesthetic allergy and/ or anaphylaxis

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Intraoperative opioid consumption

Timeframe: During the supratentorial craniotomy surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02057367

SponsorChiang Mai University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-02

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