Atmospheric Pressure and Epistaxis Relationship

Recruiting

• Conditions: Atmospheric Pressure; Adverse Effect; Epistaxis Nosebleed

• Registration Number: NCT06531577
• Lead Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Brief Summary

In this study, investigators aim to understand the relationship between changes in atmospheric pressure and blood pressure, and to investigate whether these changes have an impact on the etiology of epistaxis.

Detailed Description

This study aims to investigate the potential effects of changes in atmospheric pressure on epistaxis and, if such effects exist, to review treatment adjustments based on weather forecasts for hypertensive patients to prevent potential hypertensive emergencies and enhance patient comfort. This research poses no risk to patients and is purely observational and clinical in nature.

The study will be conducted prospectively over a period of 6 months at the Emergency Department of Ankara Etlik City Hospital, focusing on patients presenting with epistaxis.After initial evaluation upon presentation to the emergency department, patients will undergo routine emergency department monitoring for epistaxis, including physical examination, vital sign monitoring, evaluation of coagulation parameters, and hemoglobin levels. Apart from routine tests, no additional invasive or non-invasive procedures will be performed by us.

Data obtained from patients and daily atmospheric pressure parameters will be evaluated and analyzed.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-04-01
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study First Submitted: 2024-07-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-07-29
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-29
• Study First Posted: 2024-08-01
• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-04-01
• Study Completion: 2025-04-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 600

Inclusion Criteria

Patients aged 18 and above Presenting to the emergency department with complaints of epistaxis, whether active or resolved.

Willing volunteers consenting to participate in the study. Residing in central districts of Ankara

Exclusion Criteria

Patients under the age of 18. Pregnant individuals. Those with a history of maxillofacial surgery. Patients reporting a history of trauma at the time of admission. Patients stating they are from a city other than Ankara.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
epistaxis	24 hours	number of the patients with epistaxis will be evaluated accoridng to atmospheric preesure and wheather conditions on daily basis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Etlik City Hospital; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey