Brain wave monitor may reveal hidden pain during surgery
NCT ID NCT06811701
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This completed study with 120 adults undergoing brain surgery tested whether brain wave patterns and vital signs like blood pressure can show pain from skull pin fixation. Researchers compared three pain management methods: a scalp nerve block, IV opioids, and a local anesthetic injection at the pin site. The goal was to see which method best controls pain and reduces opioid use, using brain wave monitoring as a guide.
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 better monitor and manage pain during brain surgery using brain wave analysis.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures responses, so it won't directly improve pain management yet.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Health Sciences Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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