Ketamine vs dexmedetomidine in scalp block for brain tumor surgery
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This trial compares two medicines, ketamine and dexmedetomidine, added to a scalp nerve block during brain tumor removal surgery. The goal is to see which provides better pain control and recovery after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Age between 20 and 60 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove a tumor from the upper part of the brain (supratentorial), and you will be lying on your back.
- The surgery is expected to last less than 6 hours.
- You are not allergic to the medicines ketamine or dexmedetomidine.
- You do not have long-standing headaches or take pain medicine daily for more than 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
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