Scalp nerve block for pain after brain surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether numbing the scalp with a nerve block before brain surgery can reduce pain after the operation, keep your heart rate and blood pressure stable, and lower your body's stress response to surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- Your physical health status is rated ASA 1, 2, or 3 (a standard score for surgery risk)
- You do not have long-term high blood pressure or an irregular heartbeat
- Your body mass index (BMI) is not over 40
- You are not pregnant, do not have a bleeding disorder, and do not abuse alcohol or drugs
- You have not had a previous brain surgery and do not have chronic pain
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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