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Cerebral PalsyNCT06319508

Stellate Ganglion Block in Cerebral Palsy

A study testing routine rehabilitation treatment, Stellate ganglion block and Lidocaine hydrochloride in people with Cerebral Palsy, run by Copka Sonpashan.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer are: Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia of children with cerebral palsy? Participants were randomly divided into two groups, all provided… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 4 to 7 years
Conditions the study is for
Cerebral Palsy
What is being tested?
routine rehabilitation treatment, Stellate ganglion block and Lidocaine hydrochloride
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
80 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Mar 2024to Dec 2024
Phase
Interventional
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 4 to 7 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • meeting the diagnostic criteria of cerebral palsy formulated by the 13th National Conference on Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation;
  • age between 4 to 7 years;
  • diagnosed as dysphagia confirmed by Dysphagia Disorder Survey or pediatric esophagoscopy;

Who cannot join

  • with dysphagia caused by other diseases or factors;
  • with progressive neurological disease or degenerative neurological disease;
  • with severe heart disease, liver or kidney dysfunction, hematological disorders, or other acute and severe symptoms;
  • with abnormalities in the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or other parts of the digestive tract;
  • with poor compliance.

About this study

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Study to Explore The Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block in Cerebral Palsy and Dysphagia

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer are:

  • Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia of children with cerebral palsy? Participants 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.
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Cerebral palsy is a common non-progressive clinical condition characterized by motor disorders and abnormal postures, which significantly impact the quality of life of affected children. Swallowing dysfunction is a common complication in children with Cerebral palsy , affecting their daily eating and communication skills, and hindering their nutritional development and social interaction. Stellate ganglion block has shown certain efficacy in improving swallowing function in children with Cerebral palsy. However, there is limited research on the effects of stellate ganglion block treatment on swallowing dysfunction in children with Cerebral palsy. Therefore, this study aims to explore this topic and provide scientific evidence for its clinical application.

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer are:

  • Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia of children with cerebral palsy? Participants 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.
Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Being tested
routine rehabilitation treatment, Stellate ganglion block, Lidocaine hydrochloride, Placebo injection
Medical subject headings
Cerebral Palsy

What participants receive

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

  • routine rehabilitation treatmentBehavioural

    All participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, to promote the development of motor and cognitive function, as well as to improve intellectual development[. Besides, swallowing function training was also provided, including direct training, indirect training, and compensatory training.

  • Stellate ganglion blockProcedure or surgery

    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.

  • Lidocaine hydrochlorideDrug

    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. Once a day.

  • Placebo injectionProcedure or surgery

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

Study groups in NCT06319508
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
routine rehabilitation treatment+Stellate ganglion blockExperimentalAll participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, to promote the development of motor and cognitive function, as well as to improve intellectual development. Besides, swallowing function training was also provided, including direct training, indirect training, and compensatory training.The experimental group was given Stellate Ganglion Block.
Receives: Behavioral: routine rehabilitation treatment; Procedure: Stellate ganglion block; Drug: Lidocaine hydrochloride
routine rehabilitation treatment+PlaceboPlacebo comparatorAll participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, to promote the development of motor and cognitive function, as well as to improve intellectual development. Besides, swallowing function training was also provided, including direct training, indirect training, and compensatory training.
Receives: Behavioral: routine rehabilitation treatment; Procedure: Placebo injection

What is being measured

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

  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. The scale scores range between 1 and 8.

    Measured: day 1 and day 10

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Swallowing duration

    The time duration that the patient swallowed the contrast agent under Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study the is recorded.Unit: seconds.

    Measured: day 1 and day 10

  2. Functional Oral Intake Scale

    During Dysphagia-Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment, evaluators engage in communication with the patient, conduct observations, and make records to assess the patient's oral intake ability. The Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment form includes seven levels of scoring, ranging from level 1 to level 7, the increasing of scores indicating a progressive improvement in the patient's oral intake ability.

    Measured: day 1 and day 10

Timeline

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

  1. First posted20 Mar 2024
  2. Study startMar 2024 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionDec 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completionDec 2024 (estimated)

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
80 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06319508
Sponsor's protocol ID
SGB-NT
Status last verified
Mar 2024
First submitted
10 Mar 2024
Last updated
20 Mar 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing routine rehabilitation treatment, Stellate ganglion block and Lidocaine hydrochloride in people with Cerebral Palsy, run by Copka Sonpashan.

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 3 inclusion and 5 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Mar 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

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

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

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?

Penetration-Aspiration Scale (time frame: day 1 and day 10). 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 20 Mar 2024.

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