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Transdiscal vs Paravertebral Neurolytic Splanchnic Nerve Block for Upper Abdominal Cancer Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)56 participantsStarted 2026-02-16

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the efficacy of fluoroscopy-guided paravertebral (PV) and transdiscal (TD) approaches for splanchnic nerve neurolysis in patients with upper abdominal cancer-related pain (e.g., gastric, pancreatic, and hepatic malignancies). Treatment response will be assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), and the impact of both techniques on quality of life will be evaluated with the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Severe abdominal pain (NRS \> 6) due to upper intra-abdominal organ malignancies (such as gastric, pancreatic, or hepatic cancer). * Failure of pain control with conservative treatment modalities. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of local anatomical variations * Localized or systemic infection involving the procedural site * Pregnancy * Coagulopathy * Presence of unstable psychiatric disorders

What they're measuring

Numerical rating scale (NRS)

Timeframe: Change from baseline to post-treatment day 3, and at 1 and 3 months.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07445386

SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-16

Contact for this trial

Gokhan Yildiz

5059272589 gkoyldz@gmail.com

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