CompletedPhase 4

Permanent Celiac Plexus Block: Comparison of Pain Score in Unilateral and Bilateral Posterior Percutaneous Approach

Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2020-02-25

Plain-language summary

The goal of this prospective, interventional, non-randomized study was to compare pain score in unilateral and bilateral posterior percutaneous neurolytic celiac plexus block (NCPB) in upper abdominal cancer patients. The main questions it aimed to answer are: 1. Whether unilateral or bilateral NCPB technique has a better pain relief 2. Was there any difference in terms of complication rates between these two approaches All participants were having upper abdominal cancer whether operated or non-operable cancer were given a unilateral or bilateral neurolytic celiac plexus block. Pain scores and adverse events at multiple time points post-procedure were recorded.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All upper abdominal malignancy adult patients * on palliative care, * having a visual analog scale (VAS) of more than 7 Exclusion Criteria: * Patients on anti-coagulant medications, * having an INR \> 1.50 and or * Platelets count \< 80000, * inability to provide informed consent, or * those who have previously undergone celiac plexus intervention.

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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Pain Score using the Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: 6 months post-procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06316908

SponsorSindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-15

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