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Occurrence of Tiredness During Awake Neurosurgical Tumor Resection
Led by Region Skane · Updated on 2025-04-10
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying adults with intracranial tumors who undergo awake brain surgery to remove these tumors while minimizing damage to important brain areas. The study focuses on measuring how tired or sleepy patients become during and shortly after the awake part of the surgery. This is important because understanding the timing and degree of sleepiness can help surgeons plan the procedure better to avoid major disability. Participants receive general anesthesia during preparation and craniotomy, then are awakened to be awake and cooperative during tumor removal. Researchers use the Karolinska Sleepiness Scale (KSS), a nine-point scale to assess sleepiness every 15 minutes during surgery and for two hours after surgery. When the tumor removal is finished, patients are given anesthesia again for wound closure. During the study, data on patient details, tumor characteristics, and anesthesia parameters are collected. Participants will be asked to rate their sleepiness using the KSS during and after surgery. The main measurement is how the KSS score changes over time. The study will include at least 10 participants and aims to describe the pattern of sleepiness during the procedure.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Assessment of Tiredness During Awake Resection of Intracerebral Tumors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult (over 18 years old)
- Elective tumor removal via craniotomy in brain areas above or below the tentorium
- Surgery requires the patient to be awake during part of the operation
- Able to understand and give informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Tumor surgery planned without awake procedure
- Morbid obesity
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Surgery day and 2 hours postoperatively
Participants undergo awake neurosurgical tumor resection where sleepiness is assessed during surgery. After surgery, participants receive anesthesia during wound closure and have their level of sedation monitored for two hours postoperatively.
1 surgical visit and monitoring during the first 2 hours after surgery
Duration - During surgery and postoperative monitoring
Data including demographics, tumor characteristics, anesthesia details, and sleepiness scores are collected throughout the surgical and immediate postoperative period.
Data collected continuously during surgical and postoperative visits
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Intensive and Perioperative Care, Skane University Hospital
Lund, Sweden, 22185
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Research Team
J
Johan Smålander, CRNA
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
1
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