U.S., Nov. 29 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07254936) titled 'Comparison of Pain Using CPOT Score With Ketamine vs. Dexmedetomidine in Post-Craniotomy ICU Patients' on Sept. 19.
Brief Summary: Study Overview:
This study is designed to compare two different medications used to manage pain after craniotomy surgery in the ICU. Craniotomy patients often experience severe pain, and it can be challenging to assess pain in patients who are unable to communicate. We are comparing the effectiveness of ketamine and dexmedetomidine in reducing pain, using the Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) score to measure pain levels at different times after surgery.
Objective:
The goal is to determine wh...