Comparison of Methods of Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Block: Distance vs Angle

July 23, 2012 updated by: jong bum Choi, Yonsei University
Lumbar sympathetic ganglion block is used for several neuropathic pain syndromes. The best method of lumbar sympathetic ganglion block is not established. The investigators would compare two methods of lumbar sympathetic ganglion block. One is modified Reid method which's entry point is 7~7.5cm from midline of spinous process of lumbar spine. The other is angular method which's entry angle is 30 degree from anterior-posterior view of C-arm. Comparison modified Reid method with angular method would be helpful for finding best method of lumbar sympathetic ganglion block.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

194

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Adults above age of 20
  2. Undergoing lumbar sympathetic ganglion block indication

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Infection
  2. Bleeding tendency
  3. Previous spinal surgery history
  4. Pregnancy
  5. Illiteracy

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: block method: angle
The entry angle of angular method which is one method of lumbar sympathetic ganglion block is 30 degree of anterior-posterior view of C-arm.
Procedure: lumbar sympathetic ganglion block
Active Comparator: block method: distance
The entry point of modified Reid method which is popular method of lumbar sympathetic ganglion block is 7~7.5cm from midline of spinous process of lumbar spine.
Procedure: lumbar sympathetic ganglion block

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
temperature change
Time Frame: 30min
30min
muscle or vessel shadow
Time Frame: 30min
30min

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Yonsei University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Jong Bum Choi, Yonsei University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2012

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 19, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

July 24, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 24, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 23, 2012

Last Verified

July 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 3-2012-0042

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