Nerve block may unlock secrets of dangerous heart rhythm
NCT ID NCT05377216
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) changes the heart's electrical activity in 20 people with ventricular tachycardia, a fast and potentially dangerous heart rhythm. Researchers will measure how the heart's refractory period changes and whether the nerve block affects the ability to trigger the arrhythmia. The goal is to better understand the role of the nervous system in this condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
stellate ganglion block (local anesthetic)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new way to control dangerous heart rhythms by targeting nerve signals.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study focused on measuring effects, not treating the condition. It may not lead to a practical therapy.
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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