CompletedPhase 1

The Efficacy of Scalp Block in Craniotomy

Egypt20 participantsStarted 2024-02-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of scalp block versus intravenous fentanyl in pain control intraoperatively in craniotomy patients. Most of the previous studies compared the effect of scalp block versus fentanyl or opioids in postoperative pain

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 20 and 60 * Physical status: ASA I and II * Elective operation, under general anaesthesia, Exclusion Criteria: * ASA above ll * Patients with known uncontrolled comorbidities such as hypertension or Diabetes Mellites * Coagulopathy, use of anti-coagulant or anti-platelet therapy. * Known allergies to drugs used (Bupivacaine) * Infection at the site of injection * History of cranial nerve affection * Emergency craniotomy.

What they're measuring

intra-operative hemodynamic stability

Timeframe: intra-operatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06951230

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-01

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