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Integrative Bilateral Cervical Sympathetic Blocks for Trauma-Related Symptoms in Special Operations Veterans: A Prospective Case Series
Sponsor: Reset Medical and Wellness Center
Summary
This study prospectively evaluates the effects of Integrative Bilateral Cervical Sympathetic Block (BCSB) on trauma-related symptoms in Special Operations Veterans, comparing outcomes in those receiving BCSB alone versus BCSB combined with structured integrative therapy. Using standardized FDA-approved dosing, validated symptom measures, and strict safety criteria, the study aims to determine whether this dual-level autonomic intervention improves PTSD-related and TBI-related symptoms, and whether pairing the procedure with therapy enhances durability and overall clinical benefit.
Official title: Integrative Bilateral Cervical Sympathetic Blocks for Trauma-Related Symptoms in Special Operations Veterans: A Prospective Case Series.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2026-03-20
Completion Date
2027-07-01
Last Updated
2026-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
stellate ganglion block with 0.5% ropivacaine
This study is distinct because it evaluates an integrative, dual-level bilateral cervical sympathetic block (BCSB), a more comprehensive autonomic intervention than the traditional unilateral SGB, specifically in Special Operations Veterans, a uniquely high-trauma, high-TBI population rarely studied. It is also the first to directly compare BCSB alone versus BCSB combined with structured integrative psychological therapy, using a prospective design with validated outcome measures, strict inclusion/exclusion criteria, and standardized FDA-approved dosing. By incorporating TBI-specific symptom tracking and applying IND-level rigor in a specialized trauma-informed clinical setting, this study fills critical gaps left by prior SGB research and offers a clearer understanding of who benefits most and why.
Locations (1)
Reset Medical and Wellness Center
Strongsville, Ohio, United States