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Evaluation of Patient Stress Level Caused by Radiological Investigations in Early Postoperative Phase After Craniotomy

NCT05112575 · Status: TERMINATED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 152

Last updated 2023-12-07

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Summary

Postoperative imaging after neurosurgical intervention is usually performed in the first 72 hours after surgery. Postoperative radiological examinations in the first 72 hours provide accurate assessment of postoperative resection status. On the other side is frequently reported by patients that the earlier postoperative examinations after craniotomy for tumor and vascular procedures are associated with distress, exertion, nausea, and pain. Therefore, psychological and physical stress on the patient could be a potential disadvantage of earlier (up to 36 hours postoperatively) follow-up. The goal of this study is to evaluate and determine the optimal time frame for postoperative imaging with MRI and CT in terms of medical and neuroradiological implications and patient's subjective stress.

The primary endpoint of the study is the extent of subjective distress due to postoperative MRI and CT monitoring in relation to the time interval after surgery Data will be prospectively collected from all patients aged 18 to 80 years who receive postoperative MRI or CT follow-up after craniotomy for resection of a cerebral tumor (benign and malignant) or vascular surgery.

This study determines, whether a timing of postoperative imaging can improve patient satisfaction and reduce pain, stress and discomfort caused by postoperative imaging. The outcome corresponds to the value-based medicine approach of modern patient-centred medicine. Results will be published in peer-reviewed journals and electronic patient data will be safely stored for 15 years.

Conditions

  • Postoperative Pain
  • Postoperative Nausea

Interventions

RADIATION

Postoperative imaging with magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography

Postoperative imaging control with magnetic resonance or computed tomography after craniotomy for vascular or neurooncological operations.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Zurich

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-09-20
Primary Completion
2023-01-31
Completion
2023-02-01

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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