Stitches or splints? small study aims to find better way to heal noses after surgery
NCT ID NCT07537920
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compares two methods used after septoplasty (surgery to fix a crooked nasal septum) to prevent complications: using stitches to close the space inside the nose versus placing silicone splints. Sixty patients aged 10 to 40 with a deviated septum will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure pain and the rate of septal hematoma (blood buildup) in the first week to see which approach leads to fewer problems.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If one method works better, it could become the standard way to close the nose after septoplasty, reducing pain and bleeding for future patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 60 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and neither method may prove clearly better.
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Locations
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Sheikh Zayed Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan
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