When to Block? Timing of Scalp Block in Craniotomy

This study aims to evaluate the effect of scalp block timing-Group 1 will receive a pre-pinning scalp block, while Group 2 will receive a pre-emergence scalp block.-on postoperative recovery quality in patients undergoing supratentorial tumor craniotomy. The recovery quality will be assessed using the validated Quality of Recovery-40 (QoR-40) questionnaire. A total of 60 patients, aged 18-80 years, classified as ASA I-III and with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15 upon admission to the recovery unit, will be enrolled. The primary outcome is the QoR-40 score. Secondary outcomes include hemodynamic changes and pain intensity measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

NCT Number	NCT07043621
Lead Sponsor	Sakarya University
Conditions	Scalp Block, Regional Anesthesia, Craniotomy Surgery, QoR-40
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2025-07-01
Primary Completion	2026-02-25 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-27 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-09