Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65

Opioid-free anesthesia for brain tumor surgery

Official title: Opioid-free Anesthesia Protocol on the Quality of Recovery After Neurosurgical Supratentorial Tumor Resection: A Randomized, Controlled, Clinical Trial

Run by Beijing Tiantan Hospital · NCT06607029 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests whether using opioid-free anesthesia during brain tumor surgery can help patients manage pain without the side effects of opioids.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment170 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing Tiantan Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 21, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsMarch 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 11, 2025
Trial IDNCT06607029 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 scheduled for craniotomy for supratentorial tumors with an ASA physical status of I to III.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe obesity, significant hepatic or renal issues, or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the use of opioid-free anesthesia in patients undergoing craniotomy for supratentorial tumors. The approach combines various anti-nociceptive drugs to manage pain without the side effects associated with opioids, such as respiratory depression and postoperative nausea. By conducting a randomized controlled trial, the researchers aim to gather clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of this anesthesia method in neurosurgical patients. The study will compare outcomes between an opioid-based control group and an opioid-free anesthesia group.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved recovery times and reduced hospital stays for patients undergoing brain surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While opioid-free anesthesia is not widely used in neurosurgery, there is a growing body of clinical data supporting its efficacy in other surgical fields.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Scheduled to undergo craniotomy for supratentorial tumors with general anesthesia;
* 18 years≤age≤65 years;
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of I to III;
* Signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a body mass index (BMI)≥35 kg/m2;
* Patients with severe hepatic and renal insufficiency;
* Patients with cognitive dysfunction, aphasia and other states that do not cooperate with the assessment;
* Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging of the head showed midline displacement \>5 mm;
* Patients undergoing electrophysiological monitoring during surgery;
* Pregnant or lactating patients.

Where it's running

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital
    Beijing, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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