Pain-First Approach After Brain Surgery in the ICU
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a way to manage pain after brain surgery without using sedative medications. It aims to keep you calm and comfortable using pain medicine alone, which might help you recover more clearly.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) after a craniotomy (brain surgery).
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for at least 24 hours.
- You are restless or agitated and need treatment for it.
- You have not used sedatives or strong painkillers for a week or more before this stay.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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