Health Condition 1: G546- Phantom limb syndrome with pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation (PRFA) near Cervical Dorsal Root Ganglion: Following informed written consent under fluoroscopic guidance Radiofrequency cannula (22G , 100 mm) will be pl
Sponsors
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The patients aged between 18 to 65 years who have undergone upper limb amputation and presently suffering from phantom limb pain will be included in the study. These patients will undergo Pulsed radiofrequency ablation of Cervical Dorsal root ganglion and follow up period will be done at 3 month following the procedure in terms of pain reduction and improvement in quality of life.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Age less than 18 years and more than 65 years Allergy to local Anesthetics Deranged coagulation profile Both upper and lower limb amputee.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To Determine the effects of Pulsed Radiofrequency ablation on cervical Dorsal root ganglion with Phantom limb pain in terms of pain relief as assessed by Numerical rating scale . Timepoint: Pain Reduction will be assessed at baseline at 1 month and at 3 months following procedure. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To quantify medication regimen using Medication Quantification Scale Timepoint: At 3 months;to Measure patients health status Global Perceived effect using 7 point Likert scale. Timepoint: at 3 months;Emotional functioning of these patients using Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS). Timepoint: At 3 months Interval | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRavi Shankar Sharma
AIIMS , Rishikesh
Outcome results
None listed