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Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block helps with intraoperative pain control, reduces postoperative edema, and decreases pain in adults aged 18 to 45 undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does SPG block help decrease postoperative swelling and pain compared to a sham block? * Does it improve pain control during surgery and reduce opioid use? Researchers will compare patients receiving SPG block to those receiving a sham block to determine if this technique provides better pain relief and reduces postoperative complications. Participants will: * Be 18 to 45 years old and undergo bimaxillary orthognathic surgery. * Be randomly assigned to receive either a SPG block or a sham block before surgery. * Be monitored for 1 month after surgery to assess pain levels, swelling, opioid use, and possible complications.
Official title: The Effect of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block on Intraoperative Analgesia, Postoperative Edema, and Pain in Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-06-25
Completion Date
2025-05-15
Last Updated
2025-04-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
To perform an SPG block, the ultrasound linear probe is placed parallel to the zygomatic bone, facing anteriorly, to obtain an image that includes the ramus of the maxilla and mandible and the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. A 23-gauge, 50 mm needle is inserted just behind the posterior orbital rim and advanced in an antero-caudal direction over the zygomatic arch. When the needle reaches the pterygopalatine fossa at approximately 5 cm, aspiration is performed to check for blood. If no blood is seen, 4 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine is injected. The procedure is performed on both sides
Sham Block
To perform a Sham block, the ultrasound linear probe is placed parallel to the zygomatic bone, facing anteriorly, to obtain an image that includes the ramus of the maxilla and mandible and the pterygoid process of the sphenoid bone. A 23-gauge, 50 mm needle is inserted just behind the posterior orbital rim and advanced in an antero-caudal direction over the zygomatic arch. When the needle reaches the pterygopalatine fossa at approximately 5 cm, aspiration is performed to check for blood. If no blood is seen, 4 mL of %0,9 NaCl is injected. The procedure is performed on both sides.
Locations (1)
Bezmialem Vakıf Üniversitesi
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye)