The Effect of Local Anesthesia on Postopanalgesia in Patients Using Head Holder (NCT07629713) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
The Effect of Local Anesthesia on Postopanalgesia in Patients Using Head Holder
Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2018-01-10
Plain-language summary
Aim:The head holder used in neurosurgery operations causes pain in patients both peroperatively and postoperatively.Severe pain-related hemodynamic changes are seen in these participants.In our study, the investigators compared the effects of two different concentrations of lidocaine on the perioperative and postoperative hemodynamic response caused by the application of the head-holder, and the pain observed in the postoperative period.
Method: Ethics committee approval and participants consent were obtained. Lidocaine 0.5% in Group 1 and 1% lidocaine in Group 2 was administered subcutaneously, 3 ml to each three points, in a total of 9 ml. Postoperative analgesic efficacy and tramadol consumption amounts of different concentrations of lidocaine were compared in participants who used a head holder.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ASA 2-3
Exclusion Criteria:
* ASA 4,
* going to the intensive care unit in the postoperative period
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.
1This trial compared postoperative pain levels in neurosurgery patients who used a head holder — does my planned procedure involve a head holder, and could the approach tested here apply to my situation?
2Since this is a Phase 4 trial that has already been completed, have the results been published, and what did they show about whether local anesthesia at the head holder pin sites actually reduced pain after surgery?
3The trial looked at acute postoperative pain specifically — how does managing pain at the pin sites fit into the overall pain management plan you'd recommend for me after neurosurgery?
4Are there any risks or downsides to using local anesthesia at the head holder sites that were identified in this kind of study, and how would those weigh against the potential benefit for my case?
5Would the pain control method studied in this trial be something you'd already consider standard practice, or is it something we'd need to specifically discuss adding to my surgical plan?
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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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The aim of this study is to compare postoperative pain levels between two groups of neurosurgery patients who underwent surgery using a head holder.