New hydrogel aims to speed recovery after brain surgery
NCT ID NCT05898074
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special hydrogel (PuraGel) placed inside the nose after skull base surgery to see if it helps the surgical site heal faster and reduces pain. Thirty adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to get either the hydrogel or a standard silicone splint. Doctors will check healing and pain levels at 1, 4, and 12 weeks after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- PuraGel (RADA16) Hydrogel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to faster healing and less pain after skull base surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The hydrogel is a device, not a drug, so benefits may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Indiana University
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
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