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Subarachnoid HemorrhagePhase 1NCT04331938

Efficacy of Percutaneous SPG Block in Aneurysmal SAH

A Phase 1 study testing Regional anesthetic SPG block-bilateral in people with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Headache, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Researchers are trying to develop alternative means to help patients with headache pain secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding about the brain). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Headache
What is being tested?
Regional anesthetic SPG block-bilateral
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
2 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
1 Nov 2020to 8 Apr 2024
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 18 and older
  • Aneurysmal SAH in anterior/middle cerebral compartment
  • Aneurysm must be secured endovascular with coiling
  • The patient or patient's surrogate should be able to give informed consent and understand the risks of this study
  • Pain NRS ≥ 5/10 in severity

Who cannot join

  • Non aneurysmal, traumatic SAH
  • Posterior fossa aneurysm ruptures
  • Pregnancy
  • Transcranial Doppler velocities suggestive of or approaching vasospasm

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905

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About this study

Official title: The Efficacy of Landmark-guided Percutaneous Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block on Self-reported Headache Pain Secondary to Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Feasibility Study

Researchers are trying to develop alternative means to help patients with headache pain secondary to aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (bleeding about the brain).

Read the detailed description

This study is an open label, feasibility study that will consist of fifteen patients. This study will enroll only patients who have aneurysmal SAH that are secured by endovascular coiling. When a patient notes a severe headache which requires medical intervention on at least day 3 of the hospital admission, they will be asked if they would like to participate in an open label trial to use a bilateral SSPGB in addition to traditional medical management per unit protocol. The risks and benefits of the procedure will be explained to the patient. The patient will then either agree or disagree. If the patient disagrees, they will not be enrolled in the study. If the patient agrees, they will sign an informed consent and will be enrolled. Inclusion and exclusion criteria will be reviewed before enrolling a patient. The patients will first rate their pain from 0-10 on the numeric rating scale (NRS) (10 being the most severe). If their pain is at a level 5 or more and it is not responsive to traditional medical therapies, they will be a candidate for the study. The patients will receive bilateral injections as outlined below (5 mL: 4.5mL of 0.5% bupivacaine and 0.5mL of 10mg/mL dexamethasone on each side for total volume of 10 mL). Thirty minutes later and 24 hours following injection, the patient will rate their pain from 0-10 on the NRS. The description of the procedure is stated below. A success would be considered a drop in their pain score of at least 2.

Adverse effects will also be recorded 30 minutes after the procedure and the following day. Chart review on both provider and nursing notes will be performed on subsequent days to evaluate for adverse effects.

Being tested
Regional anesthetic SPG block-bilateral
Keywords
sphenopalatine ganglion block
Medical subject headings
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Headache

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Regional anesthetic SPG block-bilateralDrug

    Patients will receive a 5mL injection comprised of 4.5mL 1% bupivacaine and 0.5mL of dexamethasone (10mg/mL) directed towards the sphenopalatine ganglion on each side (5 mL on each side)

Study groups in NCT04331938
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Open Label ArmExperimentalPatients will receive a 5mL injection comprised of 4.5mL 1% bupivacaine and 0.5mL of dexamethasone (10mg/mL) directed towards the sphenopalatine ganglion. This will be performed on both sides. Patients will be asked to rate their pain pre- and 30 minutes post-procedure on a scale of 0-10. Patients will also be asked to rate their nausea and photophobia on a similar scale. Patients will be reevaluated at 24 hours and 48 hours post procedure.
Receives: Drug: Regional anesthetic SPG block-bilateral

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Reduction in patient reported pain using a standard numeric rating scale (NRS)

    A combination of Bupivacaine 0.5% 4.5mL along with Dexamethasone 10mg/mL 0.5mL will be injected toward the sphenopalatine ganglion using a suprazygomatic approach bilaterally

    Measured: 1 Day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted2 Apr 2020
  2. Study start1 Nov 2020
  3. Primary completion8 Apr 2024
  4. Study completion8 Apr 2024

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
2 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04331938
Sponsor's protocol ID
19-008846
Status last verified
Apr 2024
First submitted
27 Mar 2020
Last updated
9 Apr 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
Yes
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Regional anesthetic SPG block-bilateral in people with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Headache, run by Mayo Clinic at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Reduction in patient reported pain using a standard numeric rating scale (NRS) (time frame: 1 Day). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Apr 2024.

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