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Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block and Cold Induced Headaches
Sponsor: Wright State University
Summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine if a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block, performed through intranasal atomization of 4% lidocaine, is able to prevent cold induced cephalgia ("Brain Freeze"). Secondary objectives will be to determine the degree of decreased pain/duration of brain freeze after sphenopalatine ganglion block
Official title: Involvement of the Sphenopalatine Ganglion in Cold Induced Headaches
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2025-07-01
Last Updated
2025-01-31
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Lidocaine Topical 4% Topical Solution
Intranasal administration
Bitrex
Bittering agent
normal saline
Placebo
Locations (1)
Wright state emergency medicine offices
Dayton, Ohio, United States