Nerve block or medicated packing: which eases sinus surgery pain better?
NCT ID NCT07555821
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two ways to reduce pain after functional endoscopic sinus surgery. One method is a nerve block (sphenopalatine ganglion block) and the other is medicated nasal packing, both using the drugs bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine. Twenty adults scheduled for sinus surgery will be enrolled to see which approach provides better pain relief in the first 24 hours.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage pain after sinus surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply widely. Both methods are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assiut university hospital
Asyut, 161715, Egypt