Nosebleed breakthrough? new block may beat painful packing
NCT ID NCT07421622
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This pilot study will compare two methods for stopping nosebleeds in 40 adults: standard nasal packing and a greater palatine foramen block (an injection of numbing medicine). The main goal is to see which causes less pain and which controls bleeding better. Results will be measured 24 hours after treatment.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
2% lidocaine with adrenaline (local anesthetic)
What this could lead to
If GPFB works better, it could offer a less painful way to stop nosebleeds in the emergency room.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (40 people) that hasn't started yet. The block may not control bleeding as well as packing, and there are risks like allergic reaction or nerve injury.
Conditions
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