A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Ganglion Block on Headache Pain Secondary to Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of using SSPGB to reduce the self-reported headache pain that patients with aneurysmal SAH experience during their hospital admission.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 18 and older.
Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) in anterior/middle posterior circulation cerebral compartment.
Aneurysm must be secured endovascular with coiling.
The patient or patient’s surrogate should be able to give informed consent and understand the risks of this study.
Pain NRS ≥ 5/10 in severity.

Exclusion Criteria:

Non aneurysmal, traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
Transcranial Doppler velocities suggestive of or approaching vasospasm.
Pregnancy.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Narayan Kissoon, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Narayan Kissoon, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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