Can a simple injection ease head holder pain after brain surgery?

NCT ID NCT07629713

First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether injecting lidocaine (a numbing medicine) into the scalp before placing a head holder during brain surgery can reduce pain afterward. 75 adults having neurosurgery received either a 0.5% or 1% lidocaine injection. Researchers measured their pain levels and painkiller use over the first 24 hours after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

    Kocaeli, İzmit, 41100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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