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Efficacy of corticosteroid in stellate ganglion block in patients with cervical radiculopathy

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Registration Number
KCT0006344
Lead Sponsor
Asan Medical Center
Brief Summary

A total of 73 patients were randomly allocated to the DEXA group (n = 37) and the NS group (n = 36). In both groups, there was a significant reduction in NRS and NDI from baseline at 1, 3 and 6 months post-procedure (P < 0.05, respectively). NRS, NDI, and GPES were not significantly different between the groups at all time points (P = 0.210, 0.180 and 0.751, respectively).

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
73
Inclusion Criteria

cervical radiculopathy from unilateral 1-2 nerve branches consistent with MRI findings
- patients undergoing SGB
- patients who have not been responsive to conservative treatment for more than 1 month

Exclusion Criteria

- history of cervical spine surgery
- cervical radiculopathy from bilateral or more than 3 nerve branches
- when facet joint syndrome or myofascial pain syndrome should be excluded
- impairment in daily function
- contraindications for local anesthetics or corticosteroid
- patients with coagulopathy, pregnant or lactating patients
- patients with uncontrolled medical or psychiatric problems

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional Study
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
numerical rating scale
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
neck disability index;Global perceived effect scale
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