Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Scalp Block for Supratentorial Craniotomy (NCT06127628) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Scalp Block for Supratentorial Craniotomy
Malaysia60 participantsStarted 2024-04-01
Plain-language summary
Pain management in patients undergoing neurosurgery is a very important issue. The effectiveness of USG-guided scalp blocks for pain management in craniotomy surgery is currently not known. The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided scalp block when performed in patients who undergo supratentorial craniotomies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. Refusal to participate in the study
. Contraindications to the performance of scalp block, such as local infections
. Allergy to ropivacaine hydrochloride
. Age \< 18 years old
. Undergoing emergency craniotomies, posterior fossa surgery, or burr holes surgery
. Pre-existing chronic pain (defined as persistent or recurrent pain lasting \> 3 months)
. History of drug addiction (illicit substances and opioids use) or chronic alcohol abuse
. Presence of uncontrolled systemic arterial hypertension, severe cardiovascular disease, severe kidney or severe liver diseases
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Postoperative pain
Timeframe: Pain scores will be measured at 1, 6, 24, and 48 hours after surgery.