Comparing nose packing to numbing injection for stubborn nosebleeds
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two treatments for stubborn nosebleeds: packing the nose with gauze or a numbing injection in the roof of the mouth to stop bleeding. It aims to see which method works better for people whose nosebleed won't stop with simple pressure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having an active nosebleed that hasn't stopped with simple first aid like pinching your nose.
- The bleeding must be from the front of your nose, not the back.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or a very low platelet count.
- You are not on blood thinners that have made your blood too thin.
- You are not allergic to local anesthetics (numbing medicines).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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