Can a squirt of medicine in the windpipe stop coughing after sinus surgery?
NCT ID NCT07504497
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two drugs, dexmedetomidine and lidocaine, sprayed into the windpipe to see which one reduces coughing better when patients wake up from sinus or nose surgery. 120 adults having elective sinus surgery will take part. The goal is a smoother, more comfortable recovery from anesthesia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dexmedetomidine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce coughing and discomfort when waking up from sinus surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (120 people) comparing two drugs; results may not apply to other surgeries or patients with lung problems.
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