Status:

COMPLETED

The Efficacy of Scalp Block in Craniotomy

Lead Sponsor:

Ain Shams University

Conditions:

Post-operative Pain

Narcotics Consumption

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-60 years

Phase:

PHASE1

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of scalp block versus intravenous fentanyl in pain control intraoperatively in craniotomy patients. Most of the previous studies compare...

Detailed Description

The history will be obtained from patient. The patients fasting 8 hours preoperatively will be examined and assessed, especially neurologically, to exclude any neurological deficit that may affect the...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age between 20 and 60
  • Physical status: ASA I and II
  • Elective operation, under general anaesthesia,

Exclusion

  • ASA above ll
  • Patients with known uncontrolled comorbidities such as hypertension or Diabetes Mellites
  • Coagulopathy, use of anti-coagulant or anti-platelet therapy.
  • Known allergies to drugs used (Bupivacaine)
  • Infection at the site of injection
  • History of cranial nerve affection
  • Emergency craniotomy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06951230

Start Date

February 1 2024

End Date

September 1 2024

Last Update

April 30 2025

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Ain Shams University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, 11111

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