Efficacy of the topical Aluminum chloride 25/% gel in treatment of Epistaxis

Comparison of Efficacy of Aluminum Chloride Gel with Topical Phenylephrine Drops in Control of Epistaxis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180129038549N6

Enrollment

118

Registered

2018-05-04

Start date

2017-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-06-18

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Conditions

Epistaxis. Epistaxis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Aluminum chloride gel (0.25%) will be used to control nosebleedings. Intervention 2: Control group: Phenylephrine drop will be used to control epistaxis.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Anterior Epistaxis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Trauma Posterior epistaxis History of bleeding disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Epistaxis control. Timepoint: Every 5 minutes. Method of measurement: Physical exam.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time to stop nose bleeding. Timepoint: Up 30 minutes. Method of measurement: Physical exam.;Rebleeding. Timepoint: Up to 24 hours. Method of measurement: Physical exam.;Patient Satisfaction. Timepoint: Up to 30 minutes. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMehrnaz Sadat Hakamian

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

radicalnet524@yahoo.com+98 313202020

Outcome results

None listed

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