NCT06319638

Brief Summary

The goal of this or clinical trial is to explore efficacy of stellate ganglion block on dysphagia and activities of daily living in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients. The main question it aims to answer are: Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia and activities of daily living in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients. Traumatic Brain Injury Patients will be divided into the the control group and observation group evenly. All the patients were provided with routine therapy, while the patients in the observation group were given stellate ganglion block. The swallowing function, and activities of daily living of the two groups of patients before and after treatment were evaluated.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2024

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 10, 2024

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 20, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2024

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

March 20, 2024

Status Verified

March 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

March 10, 2024

Last Update Submit

March 19, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Penetration-Aspiration Scale

    Penetration-Aspiration Scale is used to assess dysphagia under Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study, primarily evaluating the extent to which fluid food enter the airway and caused penetration or aspiration during the swallowing process. As the level increases, the severity of dysphagia also increases.

    day 1 and day 10

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Modified Barthel Index

    day 1 and day 10

  • Swallowing duration

    day 1 and day 10

  • Functional Oral Intake Scale

    day 1 and day 10

Study Arms (2)

Rehabilitation therapy+Stellate ganglion block

EXPERIMENTAL

The study lasted 10d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants were provided with the rehabilitation therapy, which included routine rehabilitation, cognitive training, swallowing function training and nutrition support. Based on the invention above, the patients in the observation group 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: Rehabilitation therapyProcedure: Stellate ganglion blockDrug: Lidocaine Hydrochloride

Rehabilitation therapy+placebo block

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

The study lasted 10d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants were provided with the rehabilitation therapy, which included routine rehabilitation, cognitive training, swallowing function training and nutrition support.

Behavioral: Rehabilitation therapyProcedure: Placebo block

Interventions

During the treatment, All the participants were provided with the rehabilitation therapy, which included routine rehabilitation, cognitive training, swallowing function training and nutrition support.

Rehabilitation therapy+Stellate ganglion blockRehabilitation therapy+placebo block

Based on the invention above, the patients in the observation group 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.

Rehabilitation therapy+Stellate ganglion block
Placebo blockPROCEDURE

1 milliliter of normal saline will be used for injection. 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.

Rehabilitation therapy+placebo block

the patients in the observation group were provided with Stellate ganglion block, using 1.5ml of 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride (1ml: 0.5mg) and 500ug of Vitamin B12 (1ml: 0.5g). Once a day, totally 10 days.

Rehabilitation therapy+Stellate ganglion block

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

  • age ≥ 18 years, meeting the diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury;
  • presence of no contraindication for Stellate Ganglion Block;
  • with stable vital signs and no severe liver or kidney dysfunction, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, or multiple complications;
  • informed consent form was obtained from the patient.

You may not qualify if:

  • unable to cooperate in completing treatment and assessment due to personal reasons or other disorders;
  • complicated with other intracranial lesions, such as stroke;
  • with severe consciousness disorders caused by other diseases.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Brain Injuries, Traumatic

Interventions

RehabilitationLidocaine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Brain InjuriesBrain DiseasesCentral Nervous System DiseasesNervous System DiseasesCraniocerebral TraumaTrauma, Nervous SystemWounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

AftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesAcetanilidesAnilidesAmidesOrganic ChemicalsAniline CompoundsAmines

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 10, 2024

First Posted

March 20, 2024

Study Start

May 1, 2024

Primary Completion

December 1, 2024

Study Completion

December 1, 2024

Last Updated

March 20, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-03