New ultrasonic tool may make sinus surgery safer and faster
NCT ID NCT07332585
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study tested two ways to remove bone during a minimally invasive sinus surgery called the prelacrimal approach. One method uses a modern ultrasonic device (piezosurgery), the other uses a traditional hammer and chisel. The trial included 40 adults with various non-cancerous sinus conditions. Researchers measured how much bleeding occurred and how long the surgery took.
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Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35511, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
piezosurgery device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using a piezo ultrasonic device reduces bleeding and surgery time compared to the traditional hammer and chisel method.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits might be modest and not change standard practice.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.