An interventional study of Rehabilitation therapy and Stellate ganglion block in Traumatic Brain Injury, sponsored by Zeng Changhao. Withdrawn at 1 site in China. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-03-06.
Sponsored by Zeng Changhao · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The goal of this or clinical trial is to explore efficacy of stellate ganglion block on dysphagia and activities of daily living in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients. The main question it aims to answer are:
Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia and activities of daily living in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients.
Traumatic Brain Injury Patients will be divided into the the control group and observation group evenly. All the patients were provided with routine therapy, while the patients in the observation group were given stellate ganglion block. The swallowing function, and activities of daily living of the two groups of patients before and after treatment were evaluated.
Dysphagia, or swallowing difficulty, is a common symptom in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients. The goal of this or clinical trial is to explore efficacy of stellate ganglion block on dysphagia and activities of daily living in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients. The main question it aims to answer are:
Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia and activities of daily living in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients.
Traumatic Brain Injury Patients will be divided into the the control group and observation group evenly. All the patients were provided with routine therapy, while the patients in the observation group were given stellate ganglion block. The swallowing function, and activities of daily living of the two groups of patients before and after treatment were evaluated.
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The study lasted 20d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants were provided with the rehabilitation therapy, which included routine rehabilitation, cognitive training, swallowing function training and nutrition support. Based on the invention above, the patients in the observation group were provided with stellate ganglion block, using 1.5ml of 2% Lidocaine hydrochloride (1ml: 0.5mg) and 500ug of Vitamin B12 (1ml: 0.5g)
Behavioral: Rehabilitation therapy · Procedure: Stellate ganglion block
The study lasted 20d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants were provided with the rehabilitation therapy, which included routine rehabilitation, cognitive training, swallowing function training and nutrition support.
Behavioral: Rehabilitation therapy
The study lasted 20d for each patient. During the treatment, All the participants were provided with the rehabilitation therapy, which included routine rehabilitation, cognitive training, swallowing function training and nutrition support.
Based on the invention above, the patients in the observation group were provided with Stellate ganglion block , using 1.5ml 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.
Penetration-Aspiration Scale
On the day 1 and day 20, 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.
Time frame: day 1 and day 20
Modified Barthel Index
On the day 1 and day 20, the activities of daily living of patients will be assessed using the modified Barthel Index . The scale includes 10 items such as feeding, bathing, walking, dressing. Each item is rated on a 4-point scale based on the level of assistance required, with a total score of 100 points. There is a positive correlation between activities of daily living and the final score.
Time frame: day 1 and day 20
Swallowing duration
The time duration that the patient swallowed the contrast agent under Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study the is recorded.Unit: seconds.
Time frame: day 1 and day 20
Functional Oral Intake Scale
During Dysphagia-Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment, evaluators engage in communication with the patient, conduct observations, and make records to assess the patient's oral intake ability. The Functional Oral Intake Scale assessment form includes seven levels of scoring, ranging from level 1 to level 7, indicating a progressive improvement in the patient's oral intake ability.
Time frame: day 1 and day 20
Plan to share: No
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