A randomised controlled trial of local anaesthetic in merocel nasal pack removal

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN63798073

Enrollment

Registered

2007-09-28

Start date

2005-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Ear, Nose and Throat: Nasal packing Ear, Nose and Throat Nasal packing

Interventions

Local anaesthetic with adrenaline vs saline

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain score upon removal of packs and again at timed intervals after removal.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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