Status:
RECRUITING
Comparative Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Sinus Massage in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: a Randomized Controlled Study
Lead Sponsor:
Foundation University Islamabad
Conditions:
Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS)
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This is a randomized controlled trial. Previous studies show that both therapeutic ultrasound and sinus massage techniques have significant results in Chronic Rhinosinustis (CRS). However, there is n...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 20-60 years
- Both gender
- Diagnosed patients of chronic rhinosinusitis referred by an ENT specialist
- According to the AAO-HNS, patients are diagnosed with CRS if they had:
- Two or more major symptoms for ≥12 weeks. Or
- one major symptom with two minor symptoms for ≥12 weeks (19) Major clinical symptoms
- Pain or pressure on the face
- Nasal congestion
- Mucopurulent rhinorrhea either anteriorly, posteriorly, or both
- Hyposmia/anosmia Minor clinical symptoms
- Headache
- Fever
- Pain in the dental area
- Halitosis
- Pain or pressure on the ear
- Cough
Exclusion
- Nasal polyps
- Current Medical conditions in which ultrasound is contraindicated (20)
- Facial metal implants
- Face or head tumor/cyst/malignancy
- Deteriorated cognitive level
- Previous surgery on the nose
- Facial bone fracture
- Reduced heat perception
- Ischemic tissues
- Skin allergies/lesions to the face
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 18 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 20 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06960876
Start Date
July 18 2024
End Date
June 20 2025
Last Update
May 7 2025
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Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000