Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Scalp Nerve Block and Opioid Consumption in Brain Surgery

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Scalp Nerve Block and Opioid Consumption in Brain Surgery

Official Title: The Effect of Pre-incisional Anterior Scalp Block on Intraoperative Opioid Consumption in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy to Remove Tumor: A Prospective Randomized Controlled

Study ID: NCT02057367

Conditions

Brain Tumour

Interventions

Scalp block with 0.5% plain Marcaine

Scalp block with 0.9% normal saline

Study Description

Brief Summary: Anterior scalp block with 0.5% plain Marcaine 20 ml. may reduce the intraoperative opioid consumption in neurosurgical patients who undergoing the supratentorial craniotomy compared to those who receive 0.9% normal saline solution (placebo).

Detailed Description: Anterior scalp block with 0.5% plain Marcaine 20 ml. may reduce the intraoperative opioid consumption in neurosurgical patients who undergoing the supratentorial craniotomy compared to those who receive 0.9% normal saline solution (placebo). A Prospective Randomized Double Blind Control