Health Condition 1: C14- Malignant neoplasm of other and ill-defined sites in the lip, oral cavity and pharynx
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Stelate ganglion block: Fluoroscopy guided stelate ganglion block will be done using 5ml of 2% preservative free lignocaine and 8 mg dexamethasone for a single episode.
Control Interven
Sponsors
ESI Institute of Pain Management
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. All head, neck ,upper extremity & chest wall region cancer patients having pain. 2. pain score NRS 6 or above. 3. Received pharmacological treatment for at least 4 weeks for pain management.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Infection 2. Coagulation disorders. 3. Psychiatric disorder patients 4. Those who have Respiratory diseases. 5. Patients with a history of vocal cord paralysis on the non-surgical side, patients with a history of severe difficulty swallowing 6. Patients with distorted neck anatomy 7. Patients suffering from any type of cardiac disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain score using NRSTimepoint: Prior to the procedure and after 7 days and 1 month after the procedure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| EQ5D QuestionnaireTimepoint: Prior to the procedure and after 7 days and 1 month after the procedure. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Subrata Goswami
ESI Institute of Pain Management
Outcome results
None listed