Scalpel or cautery? study aims to save your sense of smell after brain surgery
NCT ID NCT07385911
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical tools—cautery and scalpel—used during endoscopic skull base surgery to see which better preserves a patient's sense of smell. 80 adults who need this surgery will be randomly assigned to one method. Their smell function will be tested before and after surgery using standard smell tests and questionnaires.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If it works, this could help surgeons choose a method that better preserves a patient's sense of smell after skull base surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (80 people) comparing two surgical tools, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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All India Institute Of Medical Sciences
RECRUITINGJodhpur, Rajasthan, 342005, India
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