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Research

Welcome to our cutting-edge research webpage dedicated to the transformative potential of stellate ganglion blocks. At our clinic, we are at the forefront of utilizing this innovative medical procedure to address a wide range of conditions, including PTSD, anxiety disorders, Long Covid, and many more. As we delve into the latest developments in medical research, our commitment to advancing the field of interventional medicine remains unwavering.

Explore the links below to delve into the leading-edge research that underscores the effectiveness of stellate ganglion blocks in alleviating symptoms, improving quality of life, and offering newfound hope to those affected by these challenging conditions. Join us on this journey of discovery as we explore the science, testimonials, and potential future applications of this remarkable medical intervention. Your path to relief and recovery begins here.

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Literature Support for Stellate Ganglion Blocks for Non-Pain Indications

Stellate ganglion block for non-pain indications: a scoping review

SGB can be considered for obtunding cardiovascular sympathetic stimulation and stress response, reducing vascular tone to improve vascular insufficiency in the limbs and perioperative hemodynamic stability, and alleviating hot flashes in menopause, in conditions refractory to conventional medical management

Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

How does stellate ganglion block compare with sham treatment in reducing the severity of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms over 8 weeks?

The Successful Use of Left-sided Stellate Ganglion Block in Patients That Fail to Respond to Right-sided Stellate Ganglion Block for the Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Patients who fail to improve following a right-sided SGB will report significant improvement following a left-sided SGB. A retrospective chart review was conducted for patients who received SGB for PTSD symptoms between August 2019 and March 2020

A Novel Somatic Treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: A Case Report of Hydrodissection of the Cervical Plexus Using 5% Dextrose

Patients with PTSD who received DHD-CP reported clinically important improvement in validated outcomes for anxiety, depression, quality of life, and standard PTSD severity measures.

Stellate ganglion block reduces symptoms of Long COVID: A case series

Cervical sympathetic chain activity can be blocked with local anesthetic, allowing the regional autonomic nervous system to “reboot.” In this case series, we successfully treated two Long COVID patients using stellate ganglion block, implicating dysautonomia in the pathophysiology of Long COVID and suggesting a novel treatment.

POTS risk after COVID

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) was previously described after severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection; however, limited data are available on the relation of POTS with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.

Clinical Trial for SGB for Covid-induced olfactory dysfunction (trial completed in December, 2022, not yet published)

Stellate Ganglion Block for the Treatment of COVID-19-Induced Olfactory Dysfunction: A Prospective Pilot Study

Long-term Results of Stellate Ganglion Block in Patients with Olfactory Dysfunction

SGB is a safe, long-lasting, and effective therapeutic modality for olfactory dysfunction treatment.

Case report of SGB for anosmia and dysgeusia due to Long Covid

The mechanistic factors related to the dramatic improvement of anosmia due to SGB are still debatable; however, SGB may be an effective treatment option for patients with olfactory and taste issues associated with PASC.

Case series of SGB for symptoms of Long Covid

In this case series, we successfully treated two Long COVID patients using stellate ganglion block, implicating dysautonomia in the pathophysiology of Long COVID and suggesting a novel treatment.

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