Two blood pressure drugs face off to curb nasal surgery bleeding
NCT ID NCT04914234
First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Summary
Researchers compare two oral blood pressure drugs, atenolol and metoprolol, given before nasal surgery to lower blood pressure during the operation. The goal is to reduce bleeding and improve the surgeon's view inside the nose. The trial enrolls 60 adults aged 21 to 50 who are healthy enough for general anesthesia. Each participant receives one of the two drugs, and researchers measure blood loss at the end of surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- atenolol and metoprolol, two blood pressure-lowering drugs
- What this could lead to
- If one drug works better, it could become the preferred premedication to reduce bleeding and improve visibility during nasal surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial of 60 patients. Results may not apply to other hospitals or patient groups, and both drugs can cause low blood pressure or slow heart rate.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ≤ II * Age from 21 to 50 years Exclusion Criteria: * ASA physical status \> II * Age \< 21 years or \> 50 years * Pregnant women * Breastfeeding * Bronchial asthma * Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease * Diabetes Mellitus * Hypertension * Ischemic heart disease * Rheumatic heart disease * Heart failure * Heart block * Sick sinus syndrome * Sinus bradycardia * Chronic hypotension * Anemia (Hb \< 10 g/dl) * Renal or hepatic dysfunction * Central nervous system disease * Allergic fungal sinusitis * Patients on beta-blockers * Alcohol or drug abuse * Anticoagulation therapy, * Bleeding diathesis * Agents influencing autonomic nervous system * Allergy to the study drugs * Any contraindication of oral intake
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Damanhour Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGDamanhūr, El-Beheira, Egypt
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