Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in Endoscopic Transphenoidal Pituitary Gland Surgery (NCT06836583) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in Endoscopic Transphenoidal Pituitary Gland Surgery
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-02-27
Plain-language summary
The primary aim of this study is to compare the effect of bilateral US guided percutaneous PPFB versus transnasal approach on intraoperative anaesthetic requirements (guided by entropy) in patients undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal resection of pituitary gland surgery in conjucation with general anaesthesia (GA).Secondary aims: total dose of intraoperative dexmedetomidine, intraoperative analgesia (fentanyl), haemodynamics, the surgical field conditions, recovery pattern, and side effects
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Inclusion Criteria:
* patients belonging to American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I or II
* patients scheduled for Endoscopic Transphenoidal Pituitary gland Surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients will be excluded if; .History of allergy or contraindication to any of the studied drugs.
* Patients for whom pterygopalatine fossa block is contraindicated (patient refusal, fascial anomalies, coagulation disorder, skin infection at the injection site) .Obese patients with BMI more than 35 Kg/m2.
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Intraoperative anaesthetic requirements (guided by entropy) in patients undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma in conjucation with general anaesthesia (GA).
Timeframe: recorded after 15 minutes from the induction of anaesthesia, then every 15 minutes till the end of the surgery. Total volume of anaesthetic agent will be measured at the end of the surgery (millimeter /minutes).