NCT05925478

Brief Summary

Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) can cause a severe headache (HA) that is famously treatment-resistant. Current pain regimens are too reliant on opioids, which results in long-term opioid dependence and can obfuscate the neurological examination, which is critical to detect vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia. This study will gather the initial evidence of whether the pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) regional anesthesia nerve block can treat aSAH-related HA and reduce opioid consumption in patients with aSAH.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
2

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for early_phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2023

Shorter than P25 for early_phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 21, 2023

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 29, 2023

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 6, 2023

Completed
10 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 20, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 20, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

August 22, 2024

Status Verified

August 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

June 21, 2023

Last Update Submit

August 21, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Opioid consumption

    3 days

  • Pain Rating Scale

    Scale of 1-10, 1 being lowest possible pain, 10 being highest possible pain

    3 days

Study Arms (1)

Treatment arm

EXPERIMENTAL
Procedure: Ptergyopalatine Fossa BlockDrug: Bupivacaine 0.25% Injectable Solution

Interventions

Injection of local anesthetic (e.g. Bupivacaine) into the pterygopalatine fossa to treat headache related to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Treatment arm

Injection of local anesthetic (e.g. Bupivacaine) into the pterygopalatine fossa to treat headache related to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

Treatment arm

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage with secured aneurysm
  • Age greater than or equal to 18 years
  • Able to communicate pain level

You may not qualify if:

  • Documented allergy to local anesthetics (e.g. bupivicaine)
  • Patients with unsecured aneurysms
  • Patients who are unable to communicate pain level (e.g. sedation/mechanical ventilation/delirium, etc)
  • Medical treatment for vasospasm including blood pressure/inotropic augmentation
  • Angiographic treatment for vasospasm within 48 hours

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

UT Southwestern

Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Interventions

Bupivacaine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intracranial HemorrhagesCerebrovascular DisordersBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesHemorrhagePathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAmines

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
early phase 1
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Fellow Physician

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 21, 2023

First Posted

June 29, 2023

Study Start

November 6, 2023

Primary Completion

August 20, 2024

Study Completion

August 20, 2024

Last Updated

August 22, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

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