RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07112690

Ganglion Impar Neurolysis for the Improvement of Radiation-Induced Pain During Localized Anal or Perianal Skin Cancer Treatment

Ganglion Impar Neurolysis for Radiation-Induced Pain During Anal Cancer Treatment


Sponsor

Emory University

Enrollment

5 participants

Start Date

Nov 10, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This clinical trial studies how well ganglion impar neurolysis works to improve radiation-induced pain during the treatment of anal or perianal skin cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body (localized). Treatment for anal or perianal skin cancer includes giving chemotherapy and radiation therapy (CRT) at the same time. CRT is frequently associated with several side effects, including radiation-induced pain. Despite advances in radiation therapy delivery, patients may still experience side effects which can lead to treatment breaks or treatment discontinuation. Ganglion impar neurolysis is a type of nerve block procedure in which medicine is injected directly into or around a nerve to block pain. The location of the procedure is near the tail bone and the medicine numbs the nerves that are in charge of sensation in the skin by the buttocks and genitalia. This may improve radiation-induced pain in patients receiving CRT for localized anal or perianal skin cancer.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a nerve block procedure called ganglion impar neurolysis — where a pain-blocking agent is injected near a nerve cluster at the base of the spine — to reduce severe pain caused by radiation treatment for anal or perianal skin cancer. Radiation-induced pain in this area can be debilitating and hard to manage with standard pain medicines. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with anal cancer or perianal skin cancer - You have started or are about to start chemotherapy and radiation treatment - You are consistently rating your pain at 5 or above out of 10, or your pain is significantly interfering with daily life - You are 18 years or older - You are in reasonable health (ECOG 0-2) with life expectancy over 12 months - HIV-positive individuals and people with immunocompromised status are also eligible **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your white blood cell count is too low (absolute neutrophil count below 1500) - Your platelet count is below 80,000 Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERElectronic Health Record Review

Ancillary studies

PROCEDUREFluoroscopy

Undergo fluoroscopy

PROCEDUREGanglion Impar Neurolysis

Undergo ganglion impar neurolysis

OTHERQuestionnaire Administration

Ancillary studies


Locations(2)

Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Grady Health System

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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