Nerve block before surgery may boost sleep and recovery in brain injury patients
NCT ID NCT07274683
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a stellate ganglion block—a nerve block using the drug ropivacaine—given before surgery can improve sleep and recovery in 25 patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness after brain injury. Researchers will measure sleep time, brain oxygen levels, and consciousness scores after the procedure. The goal is to see if this simple nerve block can help these patients sleep better and potentially aid their recovery.
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 with ropivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a way to improve sleep and possibly aid consciousness recovery in patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The nerve block is given before surgery, and its effect on sleep or recovery may be minimal or temporary.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Tian Tan Hospital
Beijing, 100070, China
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