CompletedPhase 3

Soaked Pharyngeal Packing Agents in Septoplasty

Egypt65 participantsStarted 2026-03-20

Plain-language summary

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a frequent and distressing complication after general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, particularly in nasal surgery for example, functional endoscopic sinus surgery, septoplasty, or septo-rhinoplasty, where pharyngeal packing is routine. While pharyngeal packs may reduce blood ingestion, they may exacerbate POST, warranting effective pharmacologic prophylaxis. This study assesses the efficacy of dexamethasone-soaked pharyngeal packs in reducing incidence of POST in patients undergoing elective septoplasty surgeries.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years, * Both male and female, * Classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to III, and * Scheduled for elective septoplasty. Exclusion Criteria: * Preoperative sore throat, * Recent upper respiratory infections, * Anticipated difficult airway, * Existing digestive, respiratory, or cervical conditions, * Regular smoking, * Steroid use within 48 hours prior to surgery, and * Pregnancy. * Patients on chronic corticosteroid therapy, antitussives, or antihypertensive medications * With known effects on airway reactivity or bleeding risk, * Those with uncontrolled hypertension, or * With known allergies to any of the study medications or their components

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.

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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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.

What they're measuring

Postoperative sore throat (POST) score: 4-point scale as 0 for no sore throat (better outcome), and 3 for severe sore throat associated with hoarseness (worse outcome).

Timeframe: 1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07486544

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-25

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