Stellate Ganglion Block in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Explore the Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The main question it aims to answer are: • Can stellate ganglion block improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Patients were randomly divided into two groups, all provided with routine therapy. Based on this, the experimental group was given stellate ganglion block. The video fluoroscopic swallowing study was done to test the swallowing function before and after the study.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Feb 2024
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 31, 2024
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 8, 2024
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 29, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2024
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2024
CompletedMarch 12, 2024
March 1, 2024
2 months
January 31, 2024
March 8, 2024
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
This scale measures daytime sleepiness. By scoring the level of sleepiness in different situations, it can help evaluate whether a patient has Obstructive Sleep Apnea or other sleep disorders.Scores range from 0-24. Higher scores indicate more severe daytime sleepiness.
day 1 and day 20
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Apnea-Hypopnea Index
day 1 and day 20
Study Arms (2)
The experimental group
EXPERIMENTALAll participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy.The experimental group was given Stellate Ganglion Block.
The control group
ACTIVE COMPARATORAll participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy.
Interventions
All participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy
The patients were provided with Stellate ganglion block , using 0.5ml of 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride (1ml: 0.5mg) and 500ug of Vitamin B12 (1ml: 0.5g). The percutaneous approach via the paratracheal route was used for Stellate ganglion block . The operator stood on the side of the block, instructed the patient to lie supine with a thin pillow placed below the shoulders, and tilted the head 45° towards the blocked side, fully exposing the neck. Then, routine disinfection of the neck skin was performed. The puncture site was located 2.5 cm above the sternoclavicular joint and 1.5 cm lateral to the midline of the neck.
The patients were provided with Stellate ganglion block , using 0.5ml of 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride (1ml: 0.5mg) and 500ug of Vitamin B12 (1ml: 0.5g). The percutaneous approach via the paratracheal route was used for Stellate ganglion block . The operator stood on the side of the block, instructed the patient to lie supine with a thin pillow placed below the shoulders, and tilted the head 45° towards the blocked side, fully exposing the neck. Then, routine disinfection of the neck skin was performed. The puncture site was located 2.5 cm above the sternoclavicular joint and 1.5 cm lateral to the midline of the neck.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Patients aged over 18 years diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by polysomnography
- Patients with moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Patients who have undergone continuous positive airway pressure treatment for at least 3 months but have not achieved satisfactory therapeutic effects
- Patients who voluntarily agree to receive stellate ganglion block treatment and sign the informed consent form
You may not qualify if:
- Patients with a history of allergy or contraindications to local anesthetics or corticosteroids
- Patients with severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, hepatic, or renal diseases
- Patients with a history of neck surgery or cervical spine disease
- Patients with psychiatric disorders or other medical conditions that may affect the safety or effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block treatment
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Patients who have participated in other clinical trials within the past 3 months
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Zeng Changhaolead
Study Sites (1)
Xinzhu Rehabilitation Hospital
Xinzhu, Taiwan
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Nieto Luis, Master
Site Coordinator of United Medical Group located in Miami
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Research Director
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 31, 2024
First Posted
February 8, 2024
Study Start
February 29, 2024
Primary Completion
May 1, 2024
Study Completion
May 1, 2024
Last Updated
March 12, 2024
Record last verified: 2024-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share