Nasal packing vs. nerve block for nosebleeds
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for active nosebleeds: nasal packing (placing material in the nose) and a nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near a nerve in the mouth). The goal is to see which works better for nosebleeds that don't stop with simple pressure.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have an active nosebleed from the front of your nose.
- Simple first-aid steps like pinching your nose or using nose spray didn't stop the bleeding.
- You understand the study and agree to take part.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or very low platelet count.
- You are not on blood thinners with a high INR (a measure of clotting).
- You are not allergic to numbing medicines like lidocaine.
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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