Ultrasound-Guided Versus Brainlab Navigation Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in Functional Endoscop… (NCT06984913) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound-Guided Versus Brainlab Navigation Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2025-05-22
Plain-language summary
This study compares ultrasound-guided and Brainlab navigation sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) in functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age from 18 to 65 years.
* Both sexes.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II.
* Patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery under general anesthesia.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients having a history of severe renal, hepatic, respiratory, cardiac disease, or a neurological condition.
* Drug or alcohol abuse.
* Chronic pain requires major analgesics, sedatives, or corticosteroids.
* Pregnant and lactating women.
* Hypersensitivity to local anesthetic agents.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared ultrasound-guided versus Brainlab navigation methods for delivering a sphenopalatine ganglion block during sinus surgery — based on what the results showed about surgical field conditions, which technique does my doctor think would be more appropriate for my specific sinus surgery?
2Since this trial has already been completed, has my doctor seen or reviewed any published results, and what did the findings suggest about whether one guidance method produced a cleaner surgical field or fewer complications than the other?
3The sphenopalatine ganglion block is used to improve conditions during functional endoscopic sinus surgery — can my doctor explain what this block actually does during my procedure, and whether I would receive one regardless of which guidance technique they use?
4Brainlab navigation is a more high-tech and resource-intensive approach compared to ultrasound — does my hospital or surgical team have access to both options, and would the choice between them affect the cost or scheduling of my surgery?
5Since this was a Phase NA study focused on comparing two techniques rather than testing a new drug or therapy, should I be asking about anything else — like pain control after surgery or anesthesia options — that might matter more to my recovery than which guidance method is used?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.