Which blood pressure is best after brain surgery? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07093151

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at two different blood pressure goals for adults who just had brain tumor surgery. Half the patients will have a target of less than 160 mmHg, the other half less than 140 mmHg. Researchers want to see which group leaves the hospital sooner, without more bleeding in the brain. The trial will enroll 500 people at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors choose the best blood pressure target after brain tumor surgery, potentially reducing hospital stays and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage pragmatic trial, not testing a new drug. Results may not apply to all patients, and there is no guarantee that one target is clearly better or safer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain neoplasm intracerebral hemorrhage Intracranial Hemorrhage, Hypertensive

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CRANIOTOMY TUMOR REMOVAL SURGERY INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE, HYPERTENSIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

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