Blood gel may speed nasal surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07645053
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a gel made from a patient's own blood, called platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), could help the nose heal better after surgery. Fourteen adults having nasal surgery had PRF applied to one side of their nose, while the other side was left untreated. Researchers checked for crusting and bleeding one week and one month later. The goal was to see if PRF reduces discomfort and speeds up recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) — a gel made from the patient's own blood, applied to the surgical site to promote healing.
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery after nasal surgery, reducing crusting and bleeding.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study with only 14 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might not be significant.
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Hospital Edmundo Vasconcelos
São Paulo, São Paulo, 04038-905, Brazil