NCT04921462

Brief Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of silastic septal splint in reducing the rates of complications, decreasing the post-operative pain, and improving satisfaction in comparison to quilting suturing technique. Methods: A single center randomized controlled trial, including adult above the age of 18. A total of 50 participants who underwent septoplasty were enrolled and randomly assigned into two groups, Silastic group (n=25), and quilting group (n=25). Nasal obstruction severity was assessed by using an Arabic validated version of NOSE score, preoperatively then 3 days, one week and one month postoperatively. Post-operative complications were assessed at outpatient clinic 1 week and 1 month postoperatively. Pain was assessed by a 10-point numerical scales via phone call on the 3rd day postoperative.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
50

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2020

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 29, 2020

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 31, 2021

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 4, 2021

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 4, 2021

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 10, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

June 10, 2021

Status Verified

June 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

June 4, 2021

Last Update Submit

June 9, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

Intranasal splintSilastic sheetquilting sutureNOSE score

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in NOSE score 1 month postoperatively

    NOSE change = preoperative NOSE - 1 month postoperative NOSE

    1 month postoperatively

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Validated NOSE score

    NOSE score preoperatively, 3 days, 1 week and 1 month postoperatively

  • complications

    1 month

  • postoperative pain

    at 3 days postoperative

  • general satisfaction questionnaire

    at 1 month postoperative

Study Arms (2)

Silastic group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

included patients who underwent nasal septoplasty followed by insertion of silastic intranasal splint

Procedure: Septoplasty surgery

Quilting group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

included patients who underwent septoplasty followed by quilting suture (Septal through and through suture)

Procedure: Septoplasty surgery

Interventions

septoplasty procedures were performed by a single surgeon using the same technique among all patients. The procedures were conducted under general anesthesia according to the standard preoperative care used in our institution.

Quilting groupSilastic group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adult (≥ 18 years) healthy individuals of both genders with deviated nasal septum and no other concomitant procedures.

You may not qualify if:

  • \. Concomitant procedure other than septoplasty. 2. Previous history of septal or nasal surgery. 3. Presence of nasal polyps, chronic sinusitis or other regional pathology. 4. Bleeding disorders or anticoagulation therapy.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

King Abdulaziz Medical City

Riyadh, 14611, Saudi Arabia

Location

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER GOV
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Medical intern

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 4, 2021

First Posted

June 10, 2021

Study Start

September 29, 2020

Primary Completion

March 31, 2021

Study Completion

May 4, 2021

Last Updated

June 10, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-06

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