Sphenopalatine ganglion block to improve the surgical field during endoscopic pituitary removal

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Adults undergoing elective endoscopic transsphenoidal hypophysectomy at Cairo University will receive an ultrasound-guided suprazygomatic sphenopalatine ganglion block with bupivacaine plus dexamethasone in addition to standard general anesthesia. The study will record the quality of the surgical field during the procedure and measure postoperative pain relief. Eligibility is limited to ASA I–II patients aged 21–60 who are not on anticoagulant therapy and have no relevant drug allergies. Outcomes will compare intraoperative visualization and early postoperative analgesia against standard anesthesia care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 21 and 60 years.
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status I or II.
* Undergoing elective endoscopic trans-nasal resection of pituitary adenoma.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient's refusal
* ASA Physical Status III or IV patients
* Patients receiving drugs influencing blood coagulation
* Allergy to any of the drugs utilized in this study
* History of chronic pain therapy
* Inadvertent intra-operative vascular injury

Where it's running

• Cairo University
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nada A Fathy, MSc
• Email: nashrsf@gmail.com
• Phone: 00201094049394

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.