Comparing cold blade vs. heat cuts during nose straightening surgery
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to make cuts during septoplasty (nose straightening surgery): using a cold blade (scalpel) versus using heat (electrocautery). The goal is to see which method leads to better recovery and less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are scheduled for a first-time septoplasty (surgery to straighten the wall inside your nose).
- You are in good health or have only mild medical conditions (ASA I or II).
- You do not have a history of heart rhythm problems, take heart rhythm medications, or have had previous nasal surgery.
- You are not having any other nasal procedures at the same time.
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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