NCT06301685

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore efficacy of stellate ganglion block Children with Autistic Disorder. The main question it aims to answer is: Can stellate ganglion block improve the Autistic Disorder in children? Children with Autistic Disorder will be divided into the control group and experimental group evenly. All the patients were provided with routine therapy, while the patients in the experimental group were given stellate ganglion block. The Childhood Autism Rating Scale of the two groups of patients before and after treatment are evaluated.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
80

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2024

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2024

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 4, 2024

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 8, 2024

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 1, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

March 12, 2024

Status Verified

March 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

March 4, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 8, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Childhood Autism Rating Scale

    In the Childhood Autism Rating Scale, the rater observes the behavior of the child in specific situations and assigns scores based on a series of descriptive items. Each item is scored on a range of 0 to 4, with 0 indicating no abnormality and 4 indicating severe abnormality. The rater also considers the overall impression and severity of the child, resulting in a total score. The total score falls between 15 and 60, with higher scores indicating a higher level of autism severity.

    day 1 and day 10

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Children's Communication Checklist

    day 1 and day 10

  • Social Interaction Assessment Scale

    day 1 and day 10

  • Children's Depression Inventory

    day 1 and day 10

  • Childhood Anxiety Sensitivity Index

    day 1 and day 10

Study Arms (2)

Routine therapy+Stellate ganglion block

EXPERIMENTAL

The study lasts 10 days for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants are provided with the routine rehabilitation therapy. Based on the invention above, the patients were provided with stellate ganglion block, using 1.5ml of 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride (1ml: 0.5mg) and 500ug of Vitamin B12 (1ml: 0.5g)

Behavioral: Routine therapyProcedure: InjectionDrug: Lidocaine Hydrochloride

Routine therapy+Placebo

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

The study lasts 20d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants are provided with the routine rehabilitation therapy and placebo injection.

Behavioral: Routine therapyProcedure: Injection

Interventions

Routine therapyBEHAVIORAL

The study lasts 10 days for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants are provided with the routine therapy, which included routine rehabilitation, cognitive training.

Routine therapy+PlaceboRoutine therapy+Stellate ganglion block
InjectionPROCEDURE

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.

Routine therapy+PlaceboRoutine therapy+Stellate ganglion block

the patients were provided with Stellate ganglion block , using 1.5ml 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. once a day.

Also known as: Lidocaine
Routine therapy+Stellate ganglion block

Eligibility Criteria

Age3 Years - 6 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Diagnosed as Autistic Disorder.
  • Aged between 3 years old and 6 years old.
  • No contraindications to stellate ganglion block.

You may not qualify if:

  • Other significant physical or neurodevelopmental disorders.
  • Other significant medical conditions

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autistic Disorder

Interventions

InjectionsLidocaine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Autism Spectrum DisorderChild Development Disorders, PervasiveNeurodevelopmental DisordersMental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Drug Administration RoutesDrug TherapyTherapeuticsAcetanilidesAnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAmines

Study Officials

  • Nieto Luis, Master

    Site Coordinator of United Medical Group

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Lavie Ce, Master

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Research Director

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 4, 2024

First Posted

March 8, 2024

Study Start

March 1, 2024

Primary Completion

June 1, 2024

Study Completion

June 1, 2024

Last Updated

March 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share