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Which sinus surgery technique works best? trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07702188

Disease control Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares several endoscopic surgery methods for removing lesions in the sphenoid sinus, a deep cavity behind the nose. About 60 patients with sinus or skull-base lesions will receive one of five surgical approaches. The study measures how completely the lesion is removed and tracks complications such as spinal fluid leak, optic nerve injury, or infection.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
endoscopic sinus surgery (various approaches)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify the safest and most effective surgical technique for removing sphenoid sinus lesions.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center surgical trial comparing multiple approaches, so results may not apply broadly. Complications like CSF leak or nerve injury are possible with any sinus surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with sinonasal lesions involving sphenid sinus with or without skull base extension. Exclusion Criteria * Severe comorbidities contraindicating surgery * malignant tumer extend beyond sphenoid sinus requiring open management

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Endoscopic sinus surgery Sphenoid sinus

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assiut University Hospital

    Asyut, Egypt

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