New pain protocol eases Post-Surgery headaches and boosts mental health
NCT ID NCT07510217
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a pain management plan for people having brain surgery. The plan used a scalp block and a sedative drug to reduce headaches and the need for strong painkillers. It also aimed to improve mood, anxiety, and sleep. The study involved 139 patients and compared this approach to standard opioid-based pain relief.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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139 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing supratentorial or intracranial surgery; * signed informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic headache disorders; * allergy to study medications; * emergency surgeries; * inability to perform psychological or cognitive testing.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tanta University
Tanta, El Gharbyia, 13511, Egypt