Which anesthesia protects the brain best during sinus surgery?
NCT ID NCT07181564
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares four different anesthesia techniques during sinus surgery to see which one keeps the brain safest and provides the best surgical conditions. Researchers will measure brain injury markers in the blood and rate bleeding during surgery. 150 adults undergoing sinus surgery will participate.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- propofol, remifentanil, sevoflurane, ketamine, magnesium sulfate
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose safer anesthesia for sinus surgery, reducing risk of brain injury.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study measuring biomarkers, not clinical outcomes. Results may not change practice or apply to other surgeries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University General Hospital of Patras
RECRUITINGPátrai, Achaia, 26504, Greece
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