Comparison of two ways of giving nerve block near the back of the nose (Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block through the nose and through the mouth) for pain relief after sinus surgery

A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial to Compare the Effectiveness of Intranasal and Transoral Approaches of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Postoperative Analgesia Following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/09/095447

Enrollment

Registered

2025-09-29

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-10-13

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: H60-H95- Diseases of the ear and mastoid process

Interventions

Intervention1: intranasal approach of sphenopalatine ganglion block: drug- 1.5-2ml of 2% Lignocaine+Adrenaline (1:200000) Control Intervention1: transoral approach of sphenopalatine ganglion block: dr

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: American Society of Anaesthesiologists Physical Status I and II

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Localized infection at the site of SPG block application. Hypersensitivity to local anesthetics. Patients with chronic pain or long-term opioid use might confound pain assessment. Coagulopathies or on-going anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy Pregnant or breastfeeding patients Patients with altered mental status or cognitive impairments Patients with chronic liver/kidney diseases.

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
complications associated with intranasal or transoral approaches. Incidence of postoperative nausea or vomitingTimepoint: 24 hours post surgery	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
compare the effectiveness of intranasal and transoral SPGB in reducing postoperative pain after functional endoscopic sinus surgery using VAS ScoreTimepoint: 6 hours post surgery	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Arun Kumar HD

Kasturba Medical College and Hospital

arunhd2000@yahoo.com9008415858

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026