New drill technique for nose jobs could mean less swelling and bruising
NCT ID NCT07142525
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two ways to reduce a nasal hump during rhinoplasty (nose job): the traditional method using a chisel and rasp, and a newer technique using a surgical drill. Researchers will measure pain, swelling, bruising, and how smooth the nose looks, as well as patient satisfaction and breathing. 200 adults having their first nose job will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods and followed for a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hybrid Osteoplasty (drill-assisted bone contouring) vs Traditional Osteotomy and Rasping
- What this could lead to
- If successful, hybrid osteoplasty could become a standard technique for nose reshaping, offering less swelling and bruising with smoother results.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial comparing surgical techniques, so results may not apply to all patients or surgeons. The new method may not prove superior and could carry unknown risks.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 200 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: * Primary open rhinoplasty planned. * Dorsal hump with bony or mixed component suitable for either technique. * No prior nasal surgery or significant nasal trauma affecting dorsum. * ASA I-III and fit for general anesthesia. * Willing to provide written informed consent, including standardized photography. * Able and willing to attend all follow-up visits through 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Revision rhinoplasty or prior osteotomy/osseocartilaginous work. * Active infection, open lesions, or uncontrolled dermatologic conditions at operative field. * Bleeding diathesis, platelet disorder, INR elevation, or anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy that cannot be paused. * Uncontrolled systemic disease (e.g., hypertension, diabetes) or ASA ≥ IV. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Chronic isotretinoin use within past 6 months or long-term systemic corticosteroid use. * Concurrent interventional study that may affect healing or outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Royal Hospital
Sulaymaniyah, KRI, 46001, Iraq