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NCT03970655
PHASE1/PHASE2

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Study

Sponsor: University of Florida

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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

Interventions

DRUG

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

DRUG

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