Pressure and shoulder pain prevention for brain surgery patients
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a special positioning protocol during brain surgery to reduce skin damage and shoulder pain. It may help patients who have surgery lying on their side for at least two hours.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for brain surgery under general anesthesia.
- You will be positioned on your side (lateral decubitus) during surgery.
- Your surgery is expected to last at least 2 hours after positioning.
- You do not have existing skin sores, skin disease, or severe heart, liver, or kidney problems.
- You can communicate and express pain verbally.
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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