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Faster Recovery After Brain Surgery Using an Optimized Care Approach

Plain-English translation of NCT06241482 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated March 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing whether a special post-surgery care approach — called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery — helps people with serious brain injuries or strokes recover faster and leave the hospital sooner. The approach combines several evidence-based techniques to reduce pain, complications, and stress after surgery. Researchers want to see if this coordinated care plan works safely and effectively for brain surgery patients in intensive care.

Most brain surgery patients spend a long time in the hospital recovering, and many develop complications. While this coordinated recovery approach has worked well for other types of surgery, it hasn't been thoroughly tested in brain surgery patients. This trial aims to find out if the new treatment can help brain surgery patients recover more quickly and safely.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are between 18 and 75 years old
you have been diagnosed with a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury or cerebrovascular disease (like a stroke) that requires brain surgery and intensive care
you are expected to be hospitalized for at least one week
your family member or guardian is able to understand the study and actively participate in your care plan
your family member or guardian has signed the informed consent form agreeing to the study

You likely don't qualify if…

you are being treated for your brain condition without surgery
you have been declared brain dead within 24 hours of arriving at the intensive care unit
you are undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, dialysis, or have end-stage or disseminated cancer
you or your family plan to withdraw from treatment or leave the hospital without medical advice during the study
you need an unplanned second surgery during the study

What participation looks like

If you are enrolled, you will be randomly assigned to either receive the new coordinated post-surgery care approach or standard hospital care. Both groups will be closely monitored during your hospital stay. The study team will track your recovery progress, complications, length of stay, and how well you function after discharge. Your family member or guardian will need to stay involved and cooperate with the study team throughout your hospitalization and follow-up.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice

Faster Recovery After Brain Surgery Using an Optimized Care Approach

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)