The Impact of Greater Occipital Nerve and Stellate Ganglion Block Treatments on Sleep in Chronic … (NCT06646081) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Greater Occipital Nerve and Stellate Ganglion Block Treatments on Sleep in Chronic Headache Management
Turkey (Türkiye)86 participantsStarted 2024-11-15
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effect of Greater Occipital Nerve and Stellate Ganglion block treatments on sleep in patients with chronic headaches. Patients will be assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Insomnia Severity Index, and Visual Analog Scale at the time of treatment and at 4 and 8 weeks post-procedure. The study will compare the sleep improvement effects of both treatments to help guide clinicians in selecting the most effective interventional method. Demographic and clinical data will also be collected and analyzed for statistical comparison.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Chronic headache unresponsive to conservative treatment
* Male and female population aged 18-50
* No prior interventional procedures during the treatment process
Exclusion Criteria:
* Coagulation disorders
* Infections at the procedure site
* Allergy to local anesthesia
* Socio-cultural inadequacy
* Mental retardation
* Pregnancy
* Previous interventional procedures
* Patient refusal of interventional procedure
* Use of any sleep-improving medication within the last month
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
1
Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1st and 2nd month after treatment
2
Insomnia Severity Index
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1st and 2nd month after treatment