Scalp blocks for pain after brain surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if numbing the scalp before brain surgery can reduce pain afterward. You'll receive either a standard scalp block or an ultrasound-guided one.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for brain surgery on the upper part of the brain (supratentorial).
- You are able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines or adrenaline.
- You do not have severe heart rhythm problems or unstable heart disease.
- You are not taking morphine daily for chronic pain before surgery.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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