Stellate Ganglion Block for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, and Anxiety: A 2023 Update

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RB1659-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of stellate ganglion block for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder?
  2. What is the clinical effectiveness of stellate ganglion block for the treatment of depression or anxiety?
  3. What are the evidence-based clinical practice guidelines regarding the use of stellate ganglion block for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, or anxiety?

Key Message

We did not find any relevant literature about the clinical effectiveness of stellate ganglion block for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. We found 1 randomized controlled trial about the clinical effectiveness of stellate ganglion block for the treatment of depression or anxiety. We did not find any relevant evidence-based guidelines about the use of stellate ganglion block for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, or anxiety.