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Ultrasound-Guided vs. Conventional Scalp Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Supratentorial Tumor Surgeries

NCT07411274 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 74

Last updated 2026-02-13

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Although scalp nerve blocks have been shown to provide effective postoperative analgesia in pediatric neurosurgical procedures, limited data exist on their use under ultrasound guidance. The smaller anatomical structures and higher vascularity of the pediatric scalp increase the risk of inadvertent vessel puncture or systemic toxicity with landmark-based techniques. Ultrasound guidance enables direct visualization of the targeted nerves and adjacent vessels, potentially improving block accuracy and safety. To date, no randomized controlled trial has compared ultrasound-guided versus conventional scalp block specifically in pediatric supratentorial tumor surgeries. This study aims to fill this gap.

Conditions

  • Pain Postoperative

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Ultrasound-guided scalp block

Patients will receive ultrasound-guided scalp block using bupivacaine 0.25% at 0.1-0.2 mL/kg per nerve site, not exceeding a total dose of 2.5 mg/kg.

PROCEDURE

conventional scalp block

Patients will receive conventional scalp block using landmark-based technique with bupivacaine 0.25% at 0.1-0.2 mL/kg per nerve site, not exceeding a total dose of 2.5 mg/kg.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
2 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-28
Primary Completion
2026-10-31
Completion
2026-10-31

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