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the effect of stellate ganglion block in controlling vasomotor symptoms in menopause

Comparing the effect of stellate ganglion block to conventional therapy in controlling vasomotor symptoms in menopause

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250225064851N1
Enrollment
130
Registered
2025-03-16
Start date
2025-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

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Conditions

Condition 1: Hot flushes. Condition 2: Night sweats. Generalized hyperhidrosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A: After a visit by a gynecologist, they are discharged with paroxetine 20 mg once a day. At the same visit, a questionnaire prepared for the level of vasomot

Sponsors

Arak University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
40 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All women who have vasomotor symptoms of menopause Age 40 to 65 years Having informed consent to participate in the study Lack of sensitivity to the drug bupivacaine that is to be used in stellate ganglion block. No contraindications for stellate ganglion block

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recent myocardial infarction Patients with coagulation disorders, considering the risk-benefit ratio in these patients. Glaucoma Pre-existing lateral nerve palsy Severe emphysema cardiac conduction block

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reducing menopausal hot flashes. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, 7 and 14 days after the start of drug treatment. Method of measurement: General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) questionnaire.;Reducing menopausal night sweats. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, 7 and 14 days after the start of drug treatment. Method of measurement: GAD-7 questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShirin kooshki

Arak University of Medical Sciences

shirin.kooshki2400@gmail.com+98 86 3417 3526

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026