Testing two pain care methods for brain tumor surgery
Original title: Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia for Supratentorial Craniotomy
How far along is this research?
This is a trial that is enrolling or has been updated. It is not a finding yet.
No phase is listed for this study, so it is still being tested in people.
Status: Recruiting. It is looking for patients now. Talk to your care team about whether it fits you.
The trial team last updated this record on . Always check the trial page for the latest.
The short version
This trial tests two ways to lower opioid use after brain tumor surgery.
Who this trial is for. This trial is for people having surgery for a brain tumor in the upper brain. It tests scalp nerve blocks and a medicine called dexmedetomidine.
Where it stands. The trial has not reported results. It is measuring how much opioid pain medicine people need. It is also watching for confusion after surgery. 2000 people will be put into one of four groups at random. Some groups get the real treatments. Some get a look alike with no active medicine. The answers are not in yet.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Pain care after brain surgery is a real worry for many people. This trial is one try at making it better. If you may fit, you can ask your care team about it.
What it doesn't mean: This does not mean these methods are proven. A trial is a test, not a treatment you can count on. Being in one is not a promise that it will help you. It is not a cure, and no one can promise you a spot.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, October 15, 2026 · Read the original
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