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Nose injection may ease pain after sinus surgery

NCT ID NCT02821169

Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether injecting the numbing drug ropivacaine into the nose can reduce pain after endoscopic sinus surgery. 184 adults having sinus surgery were randomly given either ropivacaine or a saltwater placebo injection. The main goal was to measure pain intensity and the need for extra painkillers after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
ropivacaine (a local anesthetic)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple way to manage pain after sinus surgery without strong oral painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a completed phase 3 trial, but the results are not yet widely known. Pain relief from a single injection may be short-lived or not better than placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

184 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2015

Finished

Jun 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients requiring endoscopic sinus surgery * ASA score 1 or 2 * patients with health care insurance * approved consent Exclusion Criteria: * any sinonasal malignant tumor * renal failure, hepatic disorder, respiratory deficiency, cardiovascular diseases * neurologic disorders * alcohol or drugs addiction * preoperative facial pain from an extranasal origin * coagulation disorders * antidepressive treatment

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Conditions

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chronic rhinosinusitis Pain

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Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHRU, Hôpital Claude Huriez

    Lille, France

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