Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Radiofrequency ablation of Splanchnic nerve: Under fluroscopy guidance ,a metal forceps guide will be placed on participant’s body, strategically positioning it so that the forceps tip
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end-on appearance. The cannula is advanced with meticulous attention, ensuring a gradual and precise approach. Confirmation of the final placement occurred by examining a posteroanterior (PA) image,
Sponsors
Sridhar M
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)= 18 year of both sex who suffered from upper abdominal pain (visceral pain with VAS =4)for a duration of more than 3 months. 2) Patients who were taking the maximum tolerable dose of opioids. 3) Splanchnic nerve accessible for bilateral neurolysis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient refusal, 2. Organ failure, 3. Coagulation disorders, 4. Local infection at the puncture site, 5. Sepsis, 6. Allergy to the contrast dye, 7. Pregnant women, 8. Psychiatric illness that affects cooperation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in pain NRS score from baseline to 3 months post intervention.Timepoint: Baseline , 7 days , 1 month , 3 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Analgesic requirement (medication quantification scale) from baseline to 3 months post intervention.Timepoint: Baseline , 7 days , 1 month , 3 month;Change in karnofsky performance status scale from baseline to 3 months post intervention.Timepoint: Baseline , 7 days , 1 month , 3 month;Change in sleep score from baseline to 3 months post intervention.Timepoint: Baseline , 7 days , 1 month , 3 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Praveen Talawar
AIIMS Rishikesh
Outcome results
None listed