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N/A N=36 Treatment

A New Treatment for Mechanical Nasal Obstruction

Nasal Obstruction

Enrolled (actual)
36
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2023
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF) — 28; 24; 13; 27 liters per minute

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Mechanical nasal dilator (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Primary completion
May 2022

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF)
28; 24; 13; 27; 25; 29
SECONDARY
Change in Nasal Obstruction and Septoplasty Effectiveness Scale (NOSE)
SECONDARY
Change in Nasal Obstruction and Septoplasty Effectiveness Scale (NOSE)
SECONDARY
Device Preference
2.9; 5; 3.8; 2.7; 2.8; 3.8

Summary

The research team has developed a prototype for an investigational mechanical nasal dilator and the investigators aim to evaluate its efficacy. Specifically, the investigators wish to address the following research questions: 1) How does mechanical nasal obstruction affect patients' lives? The investigators aim to answer this question with use of validated questionnaires. 2) How do currently available mechanical nasal dilators affect objective and subjective findings related to nasal obstruction? This will be evaluated with objective nasal airflow testing and with modifications to validated questionnaires 3) How does the investigational team's novel device affect these same outcome measures? 4) Do patients find the investigational device subjectively comfortable and efficient?

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients who have presented to Otolaryngology clinics with complaints of nasal obstruction.
  • Patients who have been found to have nasal valve collapse by an Otolaryngologist based on performance of the Cottle maneuver will be invited to participate in the study.
  • Patients without evidence of nasal valve collapse, but are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of granulomatosis with polyangiitis, extensive prior sinus or turbinate surgery altering nasal cavity anatomy, pre-existing nasal mucosal injuries or abnormalities
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03456115). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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