Stellate Ganglion Block for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it requires that you maintain a stable medication regimen throughout the study.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Stellate Ganglion Block for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome?
Is Stellate Ganglion Block generally safe for humans?
How does the stellate ganglion block treatment differ from other treatments for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome?
Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is unique because it targets the sympathetic nervous system, which can help stabilize heart rate and blood pressure by interrupting nerve signals. Unlike typical medications, SGB is a nerve block procedure that can provide rapid relief and is often used when other treatments are ineffective.1231011
What is the purpose of this trial?
This single-center study aims to evaluate both immediate and long-term outcomes of stellate ganglion block (SGB) in a cohort of rigorously phenotyped patients with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). By assessing the effects of SGB, this study seeks to determine its viability as an intervention for symptom control in POTS.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for individuals with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), which causes rapid heartbeat and other symptoms when standing. Participants should be thoroughly diagnosed with POTS but the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria are not provided.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either an ultrasound guided stellate ganglion block with ropivacaine or a sham saline injection
Immediate Post-Treatment Assessment
Assessment of Horner's syndrome, facial skin temperature, and facial sweating to measure immediate effects of the procedure
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in autonomic symptoms, heart rate variability, and other health metrics
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Stellate Ganglion Block
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Stanford University
Lead Sponsor