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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beijing Tiantan Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 21, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06607029 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
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital
Beijing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Han
- Email: ruquan.han@ccmu.edu.cn
- Phone: 010-59976660
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.