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

U.S., Feb. 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07411274) titled 'Ultrasound-Guided vs. Conventional Scalp Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Pediatric Supratentorial Tumor Surgeries' on Jan. 26.

Brief 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 ac...