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Nerve block or medicated packing: which eases sinus surgery pain better?

NCT ID NCT07555821

Symptom relief Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests two ways to reduce pain after functional endoscopic sinus surgery. One method is a nerve block (sphenopalatine ganglion block) and the other is medicated nasal packing, both using the drugs bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine. Twenty adults scheduled for sinus surgery will be enrolled to see which approach provides better pain relief in the first 24 hours.

What this could mean

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Active substance
bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage pain after sinus surgery, reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply widely. Both methods are already used, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 2/3

Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.

Participants

About 20 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Apr 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 - 60 years 2. ASA physical status I -II 3. Patients scheduled for elective FESS Exclusion Criteria: 1. Allergy to drugs used 2. Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy 3. Severe cardiovascular, renal and hepatic disease 4. Chronic opioid use Pregnancy

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Pain management after functional endoscopic sinuscopy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assiut university hospital

    Asyut, 161715, Egypt