Status:

UNKNOWN

The Impact of Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery on Nasal Function

Lead Sponsor:

Zhebao Wu

Collaborating Sponsors:

Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital

Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

Conditions:

Pituitary Tumor

Endoscopic Surgery

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to determine the impact of endoscopic transsphenoidal pituitary surgery on nasal function using a numerical simulation and to compare the difference between two kinds of trans...

Detailed Description

Neuroendoscopic surgery is the first treatment for most pituitary adenoma patients. Because transsphenoidal surgery exploits the nasal corridor and paranasal sinuses to reach the skull base, sinonasal...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Enhanced MRI shows a pituitary tumor
  • Endoscopic surgery is required according to the pituitary tumor treatment guidelines.
  • Karnofsky performance status ≥ 70.
  • The patient has signed the informed consent.

Exclusion

  • Patients who have undergone previous transsphenoidal surgery or other nasal surgery.
  • Patients who had a history of nasal tumors.
  • Patients who had a history of severe head or face trauma.
  • Patients with congenital sinus malformation.
  • Pregnant or lactating women.
  • Patients with serious systemic diseases without control.
  • Patients with poor compliance, who cannot implement the program strictly.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 25 2019

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04018963

Start Date

July 25 2019

End Date

December 31 2021

Last Update

October 9 2020

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Ruijin Hospital

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200025