UnknownPhase 4

Cervical Epidural and Stellate Ganglion Block in Upper Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Egypt90 participantsStarted 2023-08-01

Plain-language summary

Evaluate the efficacy of two regimens of management in relieving chronic refractory pain in patients with upper limb complex regional pain syndrome after orthopedic trauma

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients aged more than 21 years old of both sexes with American Society of Anesthesiologists I and II
. Upper limb trauma patients with pain disproportionate to the degree of tissue injury and persists beyond the normal expected time for tissue healing
. Patients diagnosed as (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome ) based on Budapest criteria There should be at least one symptom or sign in three of the four previous categories that can not be explained by other diagnosis.
. The average daily pain intensity required on Numerical Rating Scale is 7 or more for at least 3 months despite of standard therapy which includes: (pharmacologic therapy Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Antiepileptic drugs(AEDs), antidepressants), as well as physical therapy and psychiatric care.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

The percent on satisfactory relief of pain

Timeframe: 6 month post injection

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05970146

SponsorTanta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-01

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