Determination of Longus Colli Muscle Thickness by Ultrasonography

NCT05108103 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2021/182
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to assess the longus colli muscle thickness by ultrasonography in order to guide stellate ganglion blocks

Conditions

Pain Syndrome; Pain, Intractable; Complex Regional Pain Syndromes; Hyperhidrosis

Keywords

Stellate Ganglion; Longus Colli Muscle; Ultrasound

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Distance between corpus and longus colli muscle's anterior border on C6 level (millimeters)

  Distance between corpus and longus colli muscle's anterior border on C6 level will be evaluated with ultrasonography.

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Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Distance between corpus and longus colli muscle's anterior border on C7 level (millimeters)

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• Maximum anteroposterior width of longus colli muscle on C6 level (millimeters)

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• Maximum anteroposterior width of longus colli muscle on C7 level (millimeters)

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• Distance between esophagus and estimated needle plane (millimeters)

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• Neck circumference (centimeters)

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Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy volunteers

You may qualify if:

• Age between 18 - 65 years,
• Giving informed consent for examination, ultrasonographic evaluation and study participation

You may not qualify if:

• Having a chronic neck pain for more than 6 months,
• Having any neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that may affect the anatomy of cervical region (cervical disc herniation, torticollis, severe scoliosis, vertebral malformation, spinal stenosis, myopathies, etc.)
• Having a history of surgery or radiation therapy in the cervical region

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Halil Çetingök

Istanbul, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Ates Y, Asik I, Ozgencil E, Acar HI, Yagmurlu B, Tekdemir I. Evaluation of the longus colli muscle in relation to stellate ganglion block. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2009 May-Jun;34(3):219-23. doi: 10.1097/AAP.0b013e3181a32a02.

  PMID: 19436184 BACKGROUND

• Narouze S. Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block: safety and efficacy. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2014 Jun;18(6):424. doi: 10.1007/s11916-014-0424-5.

  PMID: 24760493 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Somatoform Disorders; Pain, Intractable; Complex Regional Pain Syndromes; Hyperhidrosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Autonomic Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Sweat Gland Diseases; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

• Halil Çetingök, Ass. Prof.

  Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pain Medicine

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 28, 2021
• First Posted: November 4, 2021
• Study Start: March 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2022
• Study Completion: June 1, 2022
• Last Updated: October 3, 2022

Record last verified: 2022-09

Locations

TU (1)