Effects of Scalp Nerve Block With Ropivacaine on Postoperative Recovery Quality (NCT03648034) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Scalp Nerve Block With Ropivacaine on Postoperative Recovery Quality
China144 participantsStarted 2018-09-18
Plain-language summary
Patients undergoing elective meningeoma resection surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the following two groups. After anesthesia induction but before skull-pin insertion, one group will receive scalp nerve blocks with 0.5% ropivacaine, whereas the other group will receive scalp nerve blocks with 0.9% saline. The patients' postoperative recovery quality, which is evaluated by KPS score, peri-operative inflammatory responses, and post-operative pain degree will be evaluated and compared between the two groups.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 18-75 years old;
. BMI 18-28 kg/m2;
. ASA Physical Status 1-2;
. Clinical diagnosis of primary Meningeoma and will have elective Meningeoma Resection Surgery;
. With an estimated surgery time of less than 4h;
. The incision will be conducted at the frontal, top or the temperal skull.
Exclusion criteria
. A history of previous brain surgery;
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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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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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