Infusion of Lidocaine and Steroids in Middle Meningeal Artery for Pain in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-100
SponsorThe University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an infusion of lidocaine, with or without steroids, into the middle meningeal artery (MMA) helps relieve severe headaches in patients with spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). It will also study the safety of this treatment.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥18 years.

Diagnosed with aneurysmal SAH, Hunt and Hess Grades 1-2.

Consent to study procedures and follow-up evaluations.

Disqualifiers

Known allergies to lidocaine or steroids.

Arteriovenous malformations.

Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas.

Other significant intracranial pathologies.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Lidocaine
  • Lidocaine and Dexamethasone

Treatment groups

15 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups