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Enhanced Recovery After Uvulopalatoplasty
Sponsor: Zagazig University
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea is a prevalent condition often treated surgically with palatoplasty, which improves airway patency and reduces apneic events. However, postoperative pain and airway discomfort following palatoplasty can be significant, leading to delayed oral intake, increased opioid consumption, and prolonged recovery. Combining an ultrasound-guided glossopharyngeal nerve block with topical airway anesthesia may provide synergistic analgesia and support a safer recovery profile.
Official title: Combined Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block With Topical Anesthesia for Enhanced Recovery in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Undergoing Uvulopalatoplasty
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-12
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2025-12-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Glossopharyngeal nerve block
Glossopharyngeal nerve block using ultrasound guidance after induction of general anesthesia plus topical anesthesia before surgical incision.
Standard multimodal analgesia
The patient will receive intravenous fentanyl and non opioids analgesics (acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) with general anesthesia.
Locations (1)
Zagazig university hospital
Zagazig, Al-Sharkia, Egypt