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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Study
Sponsor: University of Florida
Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the addition of epinephrine to bilateral real time ultrasound guided pterygopalatine ganglion blocks on intra-operative bleeding and blood loss during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
Official title: Does the Addition of Epinephrine to Bilateral Ultrasound Guided Pterygopalatine Ganglion Block Reduce Bleeding During Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)? A Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2019-09-25
Completion Date
2027-01-23
Last Updated
2026-01-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bupivacaine or Ropivacaine with epinephrine plus dexamethasone - Group 1
Group 1 will receive 4 ml of 0.5% Bupivacaine or Ropivacaine with epinephrine in the LEFT pterygopalatine fossa
Bupivacaine or Ropivacaine with epinephrine plus dexamethasone - Group 2
Group 2 will receive 4 ml of 0.5% Bupivacaine or Ropivacaine with epinephrine in the RIGHT pterygopalatine fossa
Locations (1)
UF Health of University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States