Can stitches replace nasal packing for easier septoplasty recovery?
NCT ID NCT07745127
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial looks at two methods used after septoplasty, a surgery to correct a deviated nasal septum. One method uses dissolvable stitches inside the nose, while the other uses traditional nasal packing. The study will compare how much pain and bleeding people experience on the first day after surgery, aiming to see if one approach offers a smoother recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Trans-septal suture technique compared with anterior nasal packing after septoplasty
- What this could lead to
- If sutures prove better than packing, this could lead to a more comfortable recovery after nasal surgery, with less pain and bleeding.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison, and results may not apply to all patients. Individual outcomes can vary, and both techniques carry standard surgical risks.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad.
RECRUITINGIslamabad, Fedral, 44080, Pakistan
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