The Effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Block in Managing Dysphagia in Patients With Medullary Infarction

Summary

This is a randomized controlled study, including dysphagic patients with bulbar palsy after ischemic stroke who were received in the department of rehabilitation medicine. All patients are randomly allocated to the observation group or the control group. Both groups are provided with comprehensive rehabilitation. Besides, the observation group additionally undergoes the stellate ganglion block. At admission and after 10-day treatment, video fluoroscopic swallowing study, and penetration-aspiration scale, Functional Oral Intake Scale, Flexible laryngoscope are used to assess swallowing function.

Timeline

Start

2024-03

Primary completion

2024-06

Completion

2024-06

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