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Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseNCT06319521

Stellate Ganglion Block on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

A study testing Rehabilitation therapy, Stellate ganglion block and Lidocaine hydrochloride in people with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, run by Copka Sonpashan.

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Trial summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. The main question it aims to answer is: Can stellate ganglion block improve gastroesophageal reflux symptoms better on the basis of rehabilitation training? Participants will be randomly… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
What is being tested?
Rehabilitation therapy, 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 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease diagnosis after determination of acid reflux by gastroenterologist, with upper endoscopy and/or impedance-pHmetry, which confirmed esophagitis and/or hiatal hernia.
  • aged between 18 and 80 years old.
  • subjects who tolerate cervical movements in sitting position.
  • stable vital signs.
  • normal consciousness

Who cannot join

  • contraindications for stellate ganglion block.
  • peptic ulcer.
  • previous or present gastric cancer.
  • previous gastric surgery.
  • recent fractures or cervical trauma.

Trial locations and contacts

No sites are listed yet.

About this study

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Study to Explore Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. The main question it aims to answer is:

  • Can stellate ganglion block improve gastroesophageal reflux symptoms better on the basis of rehabilitation training? Participants will be randomly allocated into the control group or the experimental group, all under rehabilitation treatment, the experimental group will be given Stellate Ganglion Block once a day additionally. The study lasts 20 days for each participant. Researchers will compare the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire, Pressure pain threshold, Self-Evaluation Questionnaire for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, to see if the Stellate Ganglion Block can help improve the symptom.
Read the detailed description

Gastroesophageal reflux is a common digestive disorder characterized by the backflow of stomach contents and fluids into the esophagus.

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore Clinical Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. The main question it aims to answer is:

  • Can stellate ganglion block improve gastroesophageal reflux symptoms better on the basis of rehabilitation training? Participants will be randomly allocated into the control group or the experimental group, all under rehabilitation treatment, the experimental group will be given Stellate Ganglion Block once a day additionally. The study lasts 20 days for each participant. Researchers will compare the Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire, Pressure pain threshold, Self-Evaluation Questionnaire for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, to see if the Stellate Ganglion Block can help improve the symptom.
Being tested
Rehabilitation therapy, Stellate ganglion block, Lidocaine hydrochloride, Placebo injection
Medical subject headings
Gastroesophageal Reflux

What participants receive

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

  • Rehabilitation therapyBehavioural

    Rehabilitation therapy includes Diet management: Avoiding consumption of irritant foods and beverages, such as spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol, and acidic foods. Controlling portion sizes and meal timing, and adopting smaller, more frequent meals.

    Lifestyle adjustments: Avoiding lying down or bending immediately after meals, maintaining a sitting or upright position for at least 2 hours. Adjusting sleeping positions by elevating the head of the bed to reduce nighttime acid reflux. Avoiding excessive exertion and managing stress levels.

    Rehabilitation training: Strengthening the control of esophageal and gastric muscles through rehabilitation exercises to improve the function of the gastroesophageal sphincter and prevent gastric fluid reflux.

  • Stellate ganglion blockProcedure or surgery

    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

    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.

  • Placebo injectionProcedure or surgery

    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.

Study groups in NCT06319521
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Rehabilitation therapy+Stellate ganglion blockExperimentalThe study lasts 10d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants are provided with the rehabilitation therapy. Based on this, the patients in the experimental group are 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.
Receives: Behavioral: Rehabilitation therapy; Procedure: Stellate ganglion block; Drug: Lidocaine hydrochloride
Rehabilitation therapy+placebo blockPlacebo comparatorThe study lasts 10d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants are provided with the rehabilitation therapy.
Receives: Behavioral: Rehabilitation therapy; Procedure: Placebo injection

What is being measured

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

  1. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire

    The Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire is a commonly used questionnaire for assessing the symptoms and severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease. It was developed by gastrointestinal experts in Germany and consists of six questions that evaluate the frequency and severity of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms. For each question, patients are required to select the answer that best corresponds to their situation. Different scores are assigned based on the chosen answers, and a total score is calculated at the end.

    The maximum score for the Test is 12 points, with a lower score indicating milder symptoms and a higher score indicating more severe symptoms.

    Measured: day 1 and day 10

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Pressure pain threshold

    Pressure is applied on the spinous processes of the fourth cervical vertebrae. Pressure will be uniformly increased, and patients are given the identical instruction, "let me know when the sensation of pressure becomes uncomfortable or painful". At this point, the pressure will be immediately released, and the plunger is retracted by the evaluator. And the pressure will be recorded

    Measured: day 1 and day 10

  2. Modified Mayo Clinic Dysphagia-30 questionnaire

    Modified Mayo Clinic Dysphagia-30 questionnaire is a standardized tool used to assess the severity and impact of dysphagia on patients' daily lives. The questionnaire consists of 30 items that evaluate several aspects of swallowing function, including swallowing ability, eating habits, and quality of life. The total score for the Modified Mayo Clinic Dysphagia-30 questionnaire is 120 points, and a lower score indicates milder symptoms and less impact on daily life.

    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)

Resources

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
NCT06319521
Sponsor's protocol ID
SGB-REFLUX
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 Rehabilitation therapy, Stellate ganglion block and Lidocaine hydrochloride in people with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, 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 5 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?

Contact Lavie Ce (15333828388, zengxizdyfy@126.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaire (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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