Status:
COMPLETED
A New Treatment for Mechanical Nasal Obstruction
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Conditions:
Nasal Obstruction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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 fol...
Detailed Description
Background: Restricted nasal breathing is a common complaint among patients presenting to Otolaryngology clinics. In fact, one in eight people experiences some degree of nasal obstruction, or regular...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- History of granulomatosis with polyangiitis, extensive prior sinus or turbinate surgery altering nasal cavity anatomy, pre-existing nasal mucosal injuries or abnormalities
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 12 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03456115
Start Date
October 1 2018
End Date
May 12 2022
Last Update
July 18 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21218