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New treatment option for Sinusitis
Official title In-clinic Endoscopic Polypectomy for Chronic Sinusitis With Nasal Polyps
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT02975310
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Chronic rhinosinusitis, also called chronic sinusitis, is a very common life-long disease affecting over 5% of the Canadian population. Its symptoms, including daily facial pain and headache, an inability to breath through the nose and complete smell loss, regularly impair one's ability to work and to enjoy and participate in daily activities.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps requiring surgical treatment after having been treated with medical therapy as designated by the...
- Bilateral nasal polyps present of Grade ≥ 2 on each side as determined by the Lildholdt scale score measured by nasal endoscopy at the screening...
- Must have nasal blockage score greater than or equal to 2 on the sinonasal outcome test SNOT-22 at the screening visit.
- Must have an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status PS3 classification or less.
You likely can't join if
- Women who are pregnant or breast feeding as per patient's report
- Patients with hyperplastic polyps or polyps large enough that they result in external nasal deformity
- Facial pain/pressure score higher than 2 on the sinonasal outcome test SNOT-22 at the screening visit.
- History of any surgical procedure that prevents the ability to accurately grade the nasal polyps
- Participants who will not be able to complete the follow-up appointments/evaluations
- Have significant oral structural abnormalities, e.g. unrepaired cleft palate
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps requiring surgical treatment after having been treated with medical therapy as designated by the Canadian clinical practice guidelines for acute and chronic sinusitis. 15
- Bilateral nasal polyps present of Grade ≥ 2 on each side as determined by the Lildholdt scale score measured by nasal endoscopy at the screening visit.
- Must have nasal blockage score greater than or equal to 2 on the sinonasal outcome test SNOT-22 at the screening visit.
- Must have an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status PS3 classification or less.
- Participants with comorbid asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) must have stable disease with no exacerbations (no emergency room visits, hospitalisations, or oral or parental steroid use for these...
- Must be capable, in the opinion of the investigator, of providing informed consent to participate in the study. Participants must sign an informed consent document indicating that they understand the purpose of and...
- Women who are pregnant or breast feeding as per patient's report
- Patients with hyperplastic polyps or polyps large enough that they result in external nasal deformity
- Facial pain/pressure score higher than 2 on the sinonasal outcome test SNOT-22 at the screening visit.
- History of any surgical procedure that prevents the ability to accurately grade the nasal polyps
- Participants who will not be able to complete the follow-up appointments/evaluations
- Have significant oral structural abnormalities, e.g. unrepaired cleft palate
- Septal deviation requiring correction in order to perform either EPIC or ESS procedures
- Diagnosis of an immunodeficiency or immunocompromised state
- Diagnosis of cystic fibrosis
- Diagnosis of allergic fungal sinusitis
- Contraindication to the use of oral corticosteroids (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, known renal insufficiency, known peptic ulcer disease, known glaucoma, pregnancy)
- History of either Churg-Strauss syndrome, primary ciliary dyskinesia, or vasculitis (e.g. granulomatosis with polyangiitis(GPA))
- Allergy, hypersensitivity, or contraindication to the use of local or topical lidocaine anesthetics, nasal topical 1:1000 adrenaline, nasal decongestants, nasal steroid spray
- Any serious or unstable concurrent disease, psychiatric disorder, or any significant condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, could confound the results of the study or could interfere with the participant's...
- A recent (within 1 year of the screening visit) clinically significant history of drug or alcohol abuse, or dependence that, in the opinion of the investigator could interfere with the participant's participation or...
- Inability to read and understand English
- Any medical condition that in the opinion of the investigator would interfere with the treatment
- Any participant who is unfit to undergo surgery under general anesthesia
- Current participation in another clinical trial at the time of the screening visit.
- Participant is unable to undergo an awake procedure
- Diagnosis or Aspirin Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; London, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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