Treating perineal cancer pain with nerve blocks
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a nerve block (ganglion impar block) to manage severe pain in the perineal area caused by certain cancers. It may be an option if standard pain medicines aren't working well or cause side effects.
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Who can take part
- You have cancer of the lower rectum, vulva, vagina, or perineum.
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- Your perineal pain is severe (score 5 or higher on a 0-10 scale).
- Standard pain medicines like tramadol or pregabalin haven't helped enough or cause side effects.
- You have had a diagnostic nerve block that reduced your pain by more than half for at least 2 hours.
- You do not have an infection near the injection site, bleeding problems, nerve damage, or serious organ failure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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