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Clinical Trials/NCT06319508
NCT06319508
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A Randomized Controlled Study to Explore The Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block in Cerebral Palsy and Dysphagia

Copka Sonpashan0 sites80 target enrollmentMarch 2024

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
routine rehabilitation treatment
Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Sponsor
Copka Sonpashan
Enrollment
80
Primary Endpoint
Penetration-Aspiration Scale
Status
Not yet recruiting
Last Updated
2 years ago

Overview

Brief 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 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.

Detailed Description

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.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
March 2024
End Date
December 2024
Last Updated
2 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Copka Sonpashan
Responsible Party
Sponsor Investigator
Principal Investigator

Copka Sonpashan

Research Director

Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 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;

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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.

Arms & Interventions

routine rehabilitation treatment+Stellate ganglion block

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.The experimental group was given Stellate Ganglion Block.

Intervention: routine rehabilitation treatment

routine rehabilitation treatment+Stellate ganglion block

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.The experimental group was given Stellate Ganglion Block.

Intervention: Stellate ganglion block

routine rehabilitation treatment+Stellate ganglion block

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.The experimental group was given Stellate Ganglion Block.

Intervention: Lidocaine hydrochloride

routine rehabilitation treatment+Placebo

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.

Intervention: routine rehabilitation treatment

routine rehabilitation treatment+Placebo

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.

Intervention: Placebo injection

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Penetration-Aspiration Scale

Time Frame: day 1 and day 10

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.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Functional Oral Intake Scale(day 1 and day 10)
  • Swallowing duration(day 1 and day 10)

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