Clinical trial

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Explore the Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Name
SGB-OSA
Description
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The main question it aims to answer are: • Can stellate ganglion block improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Patients 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.
Trial arms
Trial start
2024-02-29
Estimated PCD
2024-05-01
Trial end
2024-05-01
Status
Recruiting
Treatment
routine rehabilitation treatment
All participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy
Arms:
The control group, The experimental group
Stellate ganglion block
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.
Arms:
The experimental group
Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection
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.
Arms:
The experimental group
Other names:
Lidocaine Hydrochloride
Size
80
Primary endpoint
Epworth Sleepiness Scale
day 1 and day 20
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged over 18 years diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea by polysomnography * Patients with moderate to severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea * Patients who have undergone continuous positive airway pressure treatment for at least 3 months but have not achieved satisfactory therapeutic effects * Patients who voluntarily agree to receive stellate ganglion block treatment and sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of allergy or contraindications to local anesthetics or corticosteroids * Patients with severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, respiratory, hepatic, or renal diseases * Patients with a history of neck surgery or cervical spine disease * Patients with psychiatric disorders or other medical conditions that may affect the safety or effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block treatment * Pregnant or lactating women * Patients who have participated in other clinical trials within the past 3 months
Protocol
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Updated at
2024-03-12

1 organization

1 product

1 indication

Organization
Zeng Changhao