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Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Post-Procedural Neck Pain
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Robert Stenberg, MD
Research Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Patients who require IJVC as a part of their clinical care
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Patients who undergo CPR
Patients who are intubated
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 30 minutes post central line placement
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial looks at whether a certain pain-relieving medication can help reduce pain for people who have had a tube inserted through a vein in their neck.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who visit the Akron General Emergency Department between March 1, 2021 and December 1, 2022, and need an internal jugular vein central line (IJVC). It's not for those who are intubated or have had CPR, allergies to local anesthetics like lidocaine or bupivacaine, skin infections near the neck veins, abnormal neck anatomy or prior surgeries in that area.
What is being tested?
The study is comparing two methods of pain control after placing a central line in the neck. One group will receive a superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB), while the other will get a standard local infiltrate. The goal is to see which method better reduces patient pain during this procedure.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects may include discomfort at injection site, bruising, nerve damage risk with SCPB technique leading to weakness or numbness around the neck and shoulder area. Allergic reactions to anesthesia used could also occur.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I need an internal jugular vein catheter for my treatment.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I have undergone CPR.
Select...
I am currently on a breathing machine.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 30 minutes post central line placement
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~30 minutes post central line placement
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Visual Analog Scale Rating
Secondary study objectives
Complications
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: SCPBExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Local InfitrateActive Control1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Superficial Cervical Plexus Block
2014
N/A
~40
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Cleveland Clinic Akron GeneralLead Sponsor
7 Previous Clinical Trials
442 Total Patients Enrolled
Akron General Medical CenterLead Sponsor
6 Previous Clinical Trials
238 Total Patients Enrolled
Robert Stenberg, MDPrincipal InvestigatorCleveland Clinic Akron General
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am 18 years old or older.I cannot have a neck nerve block due to skin infection, abnormal neck structure, or previous neck surgery.I need an internal jugular vein catheter for my treatment.I have undergone CPR.I am currently on a breathing machine.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: SCPB
- Group 2: Local Infitrate
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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