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Stellate Ganglion Block on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Interventions
Behavioral: Rehabilitation therapy
Procedure: Placebo injection
Procedure: Stellate ganglion block
Registration Number
NCT06319521
Lead Sponsor
Copka Sonpashan
Brief 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 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.

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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria
  • 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
Exclusion Criteria
  • contraindications for stellate ganglion block.
  • peptic ulcer.
  • previous or present gastric cancer.
  • previous gastric surgery.
  • recent fractures or cervical trauma.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Rehabilitation therapy+placebo blockPlacebo injectionThe study lasts 10d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants are provided with the rehabilitation therapy.
Rehabilitation therapy+Stellate ganglion blockRehabilitation therapyThe 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.
Rehabilitation therapy+Stellate ganglion blockStellate ganglion blockThe 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.
Rehabilitation therapy+placebo blockRehabilitation therapyThe study lasts 10d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants are provided with the rehabilitation therapy.
Rehabilitation therapy+Stellate ganglion blockLidocaine hydrochlorideThe 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.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Questionnaireday 1 and day 10

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.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Modified Mayo Clinic Dysphagia-30 questionnaireday 1 and day 10

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.

Pressure pain thresholdday 1 and day 10

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

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