Nerve block showdown: which eases nose surgery pain best?
NCT ID NCT07345039
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different nerve block techniques to see which provides better pain relief after septorhinoplasty (nose surgery). 93 adults aged 18-65 were randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks. Researchers measured pain scores, agitation, and side effects to find the best approach for a smoother recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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93 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-65 years. * Scheduled for septorhinoplasty under general anesthesia. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I-II. * Ability to cooperate with postoperative evaluations. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics used in the study. * Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy. * Local infection at the nerve block application sites. * Severe nasal anatomical abnormalities preventing transnasal block application. * Psychiatric disorders affecting pain or agitation assessment.. * Chronic pain conditions or chronic opioid use. * Neurological disorders affecting sensory perception. * Refusal to participate.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
Diyarbakır, Turkey, 21070, Turkey (Türkiye)
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