Which nose surgery works best? small study pits two techniques Head-to-Head

NCT ID NCT07457606

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two surgical procedures—partial turbinectomy and submucosal diathermy—for treating nasal blockage caused by enlarged turbinates. Researchers enrolled 58 adults who had not improved with medications. They measured pain, obstruction, and crusting after surgery to see which technique offered better outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

partial turbinectomy and submucosal diathermy

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show which surgery better relieves nasal blockage and reduces pain and crusting for people with enlarged turbinates.

What could go wrong

This is a small, non-randomized study with only 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both surgeries carry risks like bleeding or scarring.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fever

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 60000, Pakistan