Comparing two medicines during brain surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two drugs, dexmedetomidine and magnesium sulfate, given during planned brain surgery (craniotomy) to see which works better. It may help reduce complications and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for a planned brain surgery (craniotomy) for a condition in the upper part of the brain.
- You are healthy or have mild to moderate health issues (ASA class I to III).
- Your mental status is stable enough to allow for a reliable checkup after surgery.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners, severe kidney or liver problems, or an allergy to the study drugs.
- You have not had a traumatic brain injury.
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