Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

NCT number NCT04188327
Other study ID # 33426/10/10
Secondary ID
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date May 1, 2020
Est. completion date October 1, 2024

Study information

Verified date April 2024
Source Tanta University
Contact Sohair Soliman, Professor
Phone 00201283929049
Email sohairsoliman@hotmail.com
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Patient who will be presented to Tanta University Hospitals complaining of acute herpes zoster with onset of vesicular eruption less than 7 days will be included in this clinical study. Patients will be excluded if they refused participation, had allergy to local anesthetics, coagulopathy, local infection, glaucoma, or neurological deficit. All the patients will receive acyclovir (antiviral therapy) and pregablin (analgesic) and the patients will be classified into two groups:- Group I (control group): Patients will receive sham block weekly for three times Group III (SGB group): Patients will receive stellate ganglion block weekly for three times The time of first block after the onset of vesicular eruption, the incidence of PHN, NPRS at visit, duration of acute HZ , duration of PHN (if occurred), and the incidence of complication will be measured.


Description:

This prospective randomized study will be carried out on adult patients complaining of acute herpes zoster presented at Tanta University Hospitals after approval from ethics committee for twelve months. An informed consent will be taken from each patient. All data of patients will be confidential with secret codes and private file for each patient. All given data will be used for the current medical research only. Any unexpected risk encountered during the course of the research will be cleared to the participant as well as to the Ethical Committee on time. Every patient will receive an explanation to the purpose of the study and will have a secret code number to ensure privacy of the participants and confidentiality of their data. The study will be terminated in case of incidence of severe hypotension no responding to ephedrine (Mean arterial blood pressure less than 60 mmHg) or severe bradycardia not responding to atropine (Heart rate less than 40 b/min). The participants and the ethical committee will be announced. There will be adequate supervision to maintain the privacy of patients and confidentiality of data. There will be no conflict of interest, nor conflict with religion, law, or society standards. The research will be beneficial to the society and has no risk of environmental pollution. After inclusion, adequate history taking, clinical examination, and laboratory investigation (as needed) will be done for all patients. Every patient will be educated about the use of the 0-10 numerical rating scale for pain assessment (NPRS: with endpoints of 'no pain' and 'worst pain'). Each patient will receive: - Acyclovir 800 mg orally every 5 times per day (for immuno-compromised patients 10 mg/kg IV 3 times per day) for 7 days. - Pregabalin start with 50 mg orally every 8hours for 7 days then increase to 150 mg every 12 hours Groups: Participants will be divided into two groups; each group consists of (88) patients. The sample size calculation was made using Epi-Info software program created by the WHO - Group I (control group): Patients will receive sham block weekly for three times - Group II (SGB group): Patients will receive stellate ganglion block weekly for three times Equipment - 10-mL syringe - For local anesthetic - 22- or 25-gauge, 1.5-inch short-bevel needle - Skin temperature monitor - Ultrasound machine with a 6-12 MHz linear type probe. - Appropriate equipment and medications for medical resuscitation Technique of SGB: The patient will be positioned supine with slight neck extension and rotation to the contralateral side. After adequate asepsis of the neck, the probe will be placed perpendicular to tracheal axis at the cricoid cartilage. An initial scan will be obtained to identify structures: thyroid gland, carotid artery and jugular vein. The transverse process at C6 should be identified as the initial landmark because of its prominent anterior tubercle (The Chassaignac tubercle). The long muscle of the neck (longus colli) is found above it. The puncture should be in-plane to see the tip of the needle all the time. The needle will be directed medially until it passes through the deep cervical fascia above the longus colli muscle. Considering repeated aspiration test, a 7 ml injectate (for SGB group: 6ml bupivicain 0.25%+ 1 ml methylpredinosolone 40mg) will be done while observing the dissection between the carotid artery and the longus colli muscle. After finishing the block: The patient will be transferred to the recovery room for 30-60 min to assess any potential complications. After that he will be discharged. Review appointments will be arranged weekly for 4 weeks then every 2 weeks for 4 months.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Recruiting
Enrollment 200
Est. completion date October 1, 2024
Est. primary completion date October 1, 2024
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 60 Years to 85 Years
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Patients who is presented to the pain clinic, diagnosed with acute herpes zoster of the face and/ or neck with onset of vesicular eruption less than seven days Exclusion Criteria: - Patient refusal or un-cooperation - Known history of allergy to local anesthetics - Local infection at the site of the block - Platelet count less than 75,000/ cc - Neurological deficit in the upper limb - Glaucoma - Bradycardia

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Procedure:
Stellate ganglion block
While the patient is in a supine position with slight neck extension and rotation to the contralateral side, in-plane ultrasound guided stellate ganglion block will be performed with injection of 7 ml injectate (6ml bupivicain 0.25%+ 1 ml methylpredinosolone 40mg). Each patient will receive: Acyclovir 800 mg orally every 5 times per day 7 days. Pregabalin start with 50 mg orally every 8hours for 7 days then increase to 150 mg every 12 hours
Sham Stellate ganglion block
The patient will be positioned supine with slight neck extension and rotation to the contralateral side. Under US guidance, a sham stellate ganglion block will be performed with injection of a 1ml injectate of normal saline will be done while observing the dissection between the carotid artery and the longus colli muscle. Each patient will receive: Acyclovir 800 mg orally every 5 times per day for 7 days. Pregabalin start with 50 mg orally every 8hours for 7 days then increase to 150 mg every 12 hours

Locations

Country Name City State
Egypt Faculty of Medicine Fayoum
Egypt Faculty of Medicine Tanta Algharbia
Egypt Tanta University hospitals Tanta

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Tanta University Mohamad Gamal Elmawy, M.D

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Egypt, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Incidence of Post-herpetic neuralgia The incidence of chronic neuropathic pain in the face or the neck after herpes zoster within 3 months of the last stellate ganglion block
Secondary The duration of herpes zoster The time from diagnosis of HZ till resolving of it Through study completion, an average of 1 year
See also
  Status Clinical Trial Phase
Active, not recruiting NCT05559255 - Changes in Pain, Spasticity, and Quality of Life After Use of Counterstrain Treatment in Individuals With SCI N/A
Terminated NCT04356352 - Lidocaine, Esmolol, or Placebo to Relieve IV Propofol Pain Phase 2/Phase 3
Completed NCT04748367 - Leveraging on Immersive Virtual Reality to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Children During Immunization in Primary Care N/A
Completed NCT05057988 - Virtual Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain N/A
Completed NCT04466111 - Observational, Post Market Study in Treating Chronic Upper Extremity Limb Pain
Recruiting NCT06206252 - Can Medical Cannabis Affect Opioid Use?
Completed NCT05868122 - A Study to Evaluate a Fixed Combination of Acetaminophen/Naproxen Sodium in Acute Postoperative Pain Following Bunionectomy Phase 3
Active, not recruiting NCT05006976 - A Naturalistic Trial of Nudging Clinicians in the Norwegian Sickness Absence Clinic. The NSAC Nudge Study N/A
Completed NCT03273114 - Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) Compared With Core Training Exercise and Manual Therapy (CORE-MT) in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain N/A
Enrolling by invitation NCT06087432 - Is PNF Application Effective on Temporomandibular Dysfunction N/A
Completed NCT05508594 - Efficacy and Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Relationship of Intranasally Administered Sufentanil, Ketamine, and CT001 Phase 2/Phase 3
Recruiting NCT03646955 - Partial Breast Versus no Irradiation for Women With Early Breast Cancer N/A
Active, not recruiting NCT03472300 - Prevalence of Self-disclosed Knee Trouble and Use of Treatments Among Elderly Individuals
Completed NCT03678168 - A Comparison Between Conventional Throat Packs and Pharyngeal Placement of Tampons in Rhinology Surgeries N/A
Completed NCT03931772 - Online Automated Self-Hypnosis Program N/A
Completed NCT03286543 - Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Using the SPRINT Beta System N/A
Completed NCT02913027 - Can We Improve the Comfort of Pelvic Exams? N/A
Terminated NCT02181387 - Acetaminophen Use in Labor - Does Use of Acetaminophen Reduce Neuraxial Analgesic Drug Requirement During Labor? Phase 4
Recruiting NCT06032559 - Implementation and Effectiveness of Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement as an Adjunct to Methadone Treatment Phase 3
Active, not recruiting NCT03613155 - Assessment of Anxiety in Patients Treated by SMUR Toulouse and Receiving MEOPA as Part of Their Care