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N/A N=52 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

Use of Novel Sinusonic Device for Prevention of Community Acquired Upper Respiratory Infection (URI)

Upper Respiratory Infection

Enrolled (actual)
52
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2022
Primary outcome: Primary: Total Symptoms Score (TSS) — 0.503; 0.843 scores

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
SinuSonic Device (Device); Sham SinuSonic Device (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Primary completion
Jun 2021

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Total Symptoms Score (TSS)
0.503; 0.843

Summary

This study aims to test the safety, efficacy and potential mechanism of action of the SinuSonic device on adults with upper respiratory infection (URI). SinuSonic is a medical device that utilizes sound and pressure combined with normal breathing. The study will have 2 aims. Aim 1 willdetermine if Sinusonic decreases the number of URIs experienced during an 8 week fall URI season. Subjects will use an active device (positive expiratory pressure and 128 Hz) or a sham device (no positive expiratory pressure and 1,000 Hz) for 1 min tid for 8 weeks. Aim 2 will determine if Sinusonic decreases the severity and duration of community acquired viral URIs. Subjects will use active or sham device as above.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults 18 years or older with no transient symptoms of any URI or allergies at baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any transient ENT condition that may impact upper airway to include acute sinusitis or otitis.
  • Any upper respiratory illness within last 2 weeks
  • TSS will be measured at baseline as described above and must be <9 for inclusion (Eccles etal).
  • Topical decongestant use in last week
  • Current nasal crusting or history of ulceration or perforation
  • History of severe nose bleeding within last 3 months
  • Known pregnancy
  • Immunosuppressed condition or on immune modulating medications such as prednisone or chemotherapy
  • Allergic sensitivity to silicone or any other component of device
  • Inability to read and understand English
  • Inability to perform treatment due to underlying medical condition
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04468204). 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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