Melatonin may calm nerves before sinus surgery – study finds optimal dose
NCT ID NCT07550751
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested different doses of melatonin (3, 5, and 10 mg) compared to a placebo in 160 adults undergoing sinus surgery. The goal was to see which dose best reduces anxiety and pain while keeping heart rate and blood pressure stable. Results could help doctors choose the right melatonin dose for a smoother surgical experience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Melatonin
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify the best melatonin dose to reduce anxiety and improve comfort before sinus surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial. Melatonin is generally safe, but its effectiveness for sedation may vary and may not replace standard sedatives.
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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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160 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: \- ASA 1 ASA 2 patients scheduled for elective FESS under general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * hypersensitivity or contraindication to the drug * Severe psychiatric disorders. * Regular use of sedatives or analgesics. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Significant systemic diseases such as severe cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal dysfunction.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aswan university hospitals
Aswān, Egypt
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