Combining local and general anesthesia for dacryocystorhinostomy surgery
The Efficacy of Combined Local and General Anesthesia or General Anesthesia Alone in External Dacryocystorhinostomy: A Randomized Controlled Study
This study tests if using both local and general anesthesia during eye surgery can make the procedure safer and more comfortable for patients and surgeons.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Zagazig University Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Zagazig, Sharkia) |
| Trial ID | NCT04300595 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of adding local anesthesia to general inhalational anesthesia during external dacryocystorhinostomy surgery. It aims to evaluate the total anesthetic requirements, intraoperative hemodynamics, blood loss, and satisfaction levels of both surgeons and patients. Additionally, the study will compare postoperative outcomes, including analgesia and nausea, between the combined anesthesia approach and traditional methods. The goal is to determine if this combination improves the quality of the surgical procedure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 20 to 50 years with ASA physical status I or II undergoing elective unilateral dacryocystorhinostomy.
Not a fit: Patients with endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy, allergies to local anesthetics or opioids, drug abuse issues, or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient comfort and satisfaction while reducing the need for additional pain management post-surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the combination of local and general anesthesia has been explored in various surgical contexts, this specific approach in dacryocystorhinostomy is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:• Age from 20 to 50 years old. * American society of anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II. * Elective unilateral Dacryocystorhinostomy with paranasal skin incision. Exclusion Criteria: * Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. * Allergy to amide local anesthetics or opioids. * Drug abuse. * Pregnancy.
Where this trial is running
Zagazig, Sharkia
- Zagazig University — Zagazig, Sharkia, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heba M EL-Asser, MD — Zagazig University
- Study coordinator: Heba M EL-Asser, MD
- Email: aseeaswad1@yahoo.com
- Phone: 00201062393152
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.