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Scalp Block Versus Scalp Infiltration With Dexmedetomidine and Local Anesthetic for Post Craniotomy Pain

NCT02866409

RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindPrevention

Summary

This study has been designed to assess the efficacy of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to local anaesthetic agent bupivacaine in scalp nerve block and scalp infiltration to control post craniotomy pain.A third group where patients were administered bupivacaine only infiltration has also been created.

Timeline

Start
2013-11
Primary completion
2014-12
Completion
2015-01

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Dexmedetomidine Other / unclassified 1 ug/kg
Background Bupivacaine Other / unclassified 0.25 %
Background Bupivacaine Other / unclassified 20 ml

Indications