Efficacy of Lidocaine Block in Children With Cerebral Palsy and Dysphagia

NCT ID: NCT06304090

Last Updated: 2024-03-15

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-03-31

Study Completion Date

2024-12-31

Brief Summary

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The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer are:

• Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia of children with cerebral palsy? Participants were randomly divided into two groups, all provided with routine therapy. Based on this, the experimental group was given stellate ganglion block. The video fluoroscopic swallowing study was done to test the swallowing function before and after the study.

Detailed Description

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Cerebral palsy is a common non-progressive clinical condition characterized by motor disorders and abnormal postures, which significantly impact the quality of life of affected children. Swallowing dysfunction is a common complication in children with Cerebral palsy , affecting their daily eating and communication skills, and hindering their nutritional development and social interaction. Stellate ganglion block has shown certain efficacy in improving swallowing function in children with Cerebral palsy. However, there is limited research on the effects of stellate ganglion block treatment on swallowing dysfunction in children with Cerebral palsy. Therefore, this study aims to explore this topic and provide scientific evidence for its clinical application.

The goal of this clinical trial is to test the efficacy of stellate ganglion block in children with cerebral palsy and dysphagia. The main question it aims to answer are:

• Can stellate ganglion block improve the dysphagia of children with cerebral palsy? Participants were randomly divided into two groups, all provided with routine therapy. Based on this, the experimental group was given stellate ganglion block. The video fluoroscopic swallowing study was done to test the swallowing function before and after the study.

Conditions

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Cerebral Palsy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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routine rehabilitation treatment+Stellate ganglion block

All participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, to promote the development of motor and cognitive function, as well as to improve intellectual development. Besides, swallowing function training was also provided, including direct training, indirect training, and compensatory training.The experimental group was given Stellate Ganglion Block.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

routine rehabilitation treatment

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, to promote the development of motor and cognitive function, as well as to improve intellectual development\[. Besides, swallowing function training was also provided, including direct training, indirect training, and compensatory training, as follows The mendelson maneuver: performed 5 days per week, twice per day, 5-10 minutes each time.

Cold stimulation of the pharynx: performed every day, twice per day, 3-5 minutes each time.

Passive head extension: to stretch the submental muscle for 2-3 seconds, with upward resistance applied to the lower cheek for no less than 5 times a day and no less than 5 minutes each time.

Direct feeding training: with powdered milk, once a day, 5 days a week.

Stellate ganglion block

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

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.

Lidocaine Hydrochloride

Intervention Type DRUG

The patients were provided with Stellate ganglion block , using 0.5ml 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.

routine rehabilitation treatment+Placebo

All participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, to promote the development of motor and cognitive function, as well as to improve intellectual development. Besides, swallowing function training was also provided, including direct training, indirect training, and compensatory training.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

routine rehabilitation treatment

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

All participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, to promote the development of motor and cognitive function, as well as to improve intellectual development\[. Besides, swallowing function training was also provided, including direct training, indirect training, and compensatory training, as follows The mendelson maneuver: performed 5 days per week, twice per day, 5-10 minutes each time.

Cold stimulation of the pharynx: performed every day, twice per day, 3-5 minutes each time.

Passive head extension: to stretch the submental muscle for 2-3 seconds, with upward resistance applied to the lower cheek for no less than 5 times a day and no less than 5 minutes each time.

Direct feeding training: with powdered milk, once a day, 5 days a week.

Stellate ganglion block

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

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.

Interventions

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routine rehabilitation treatment

All participants were given routine rehabilitation treatment by professional rehabilitation therapists, including exercise therapy, guided education, psychological therapy, acupuncture and massage therapy, to promote the development of motor and cognitive function, as well as to improve intellectual development\[. Besides, swallowing function training was also provided, including direct training, indirect training, and compensatory training, as follows The mendelson maneuver: performed 5 days per week, twice per day, 5-10 minutes each time.

Cold stimulation of the pharynx: performed every day, twice per day, 3-5 minutes each time.

Passive head extension: to stretch the submental muscle for 2-3 seconds, with upward resistance applied to the lower cheek for no less than 5 times a day and no less than 5 minutes each time.

Direct feeding training: with powdered milk, once a day, 5 days a week.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Stellate ganglion block

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.

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Lidocaine Hydrochloride

The patients were provided with Stellate ganglion block , using 0.5ml 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.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Lidocaine

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* meeting the diagnostic criteria of cerebral palsy formulated by the 13th National Conference on Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation;
* age between 4 to 7 years;
* diagnosed as dysphagia confirmed by Dysphagia Disorder Survey or pediatric esophagoscopy;

Exclusion Criteria

* with dysphagia caused by other diseases or factors;
* progressive neurological disease or degenerative neurological disease;
* with severe heart disease, liver or kidney dysfunction, hematological disorders;
* with abnormalities in the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or other parts of the digestive tract;
* with poor compliance.
Minimum Eligible Age

4 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

7 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Muhammad

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Muhammad

Research Director

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Nieto Luis, Master

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Site Coordinator of United Medical Group

Central Contacts

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Lavie Ce, Master

Role: CONTACT

15038177099

Other Identifiers

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SGB-NT

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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