Overview

Comparing Blood Loss and Visualization After the Preoperative Use of Topical 0.05% Oxymetazoline Versus 1:1000 Epinephrine Prior to Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2018-08-29

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of Oxymetazoline and Epinephrine (which are 2 different nasal decongestants both of which are routinely used before sinus surgery) on blood loss and the surgeon's view of the surgical field during sinus surgery.

Phase:

Phase 4

Details

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Treatments:

Epinephrine
Epinephryl borate
Oxymetazoline
Pharmaceutical Solutions
Phenylephrine
Racepinephrine