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Comparative Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Sinus Massage in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: a Randomized Controlled Study
Led by Foundation University Islamabad · Updated on 2025-05-07
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are conducting a randomized controlled trial to compare the effects of therapeutic ultrasound and sinus massage in people with Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS). The study aims to understand which technique better improves pain, sinonasal symptoms, quality of life, and nasal airflow. Participants are diagnosed with CRS based on criteria from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. All groups will continue their usual steam therapy and medications prescribed by an ENT specialist. One group will receive additional therapeutic ultrasound over the maxillary sinus, another will receive sinus massage involving pressure and milking techniques, and the third group will serve as a control without additional physical therapy treatment. During the study, researchers will assess pain levels after 4 weeks and measure sinonasal symptoms, quality of life related to rhinosinusitis, and nasal inspiratory flow rate after 6 weeks. Data collection will take place at Foundation University College of Physical Therapy and Fauji Foundation Hospital. The total participation duration will be up to 6 weeks, with regular monitoring of symptoms and nasal airflow to evaluate the treatments' effects.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparative Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Sinus Massage in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: a Randomized Controlled Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 20 to 60 years
- Any gender
- Diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis by an ENT specialist
- Diagnosis based on AAO-HNS criteria: either two or more major symptoms for at least 12 weeks, or one major symptom with two minor symptoms for at least 12 weeks
- Major symptoms include pain or pressure on the face, nasal congestion, mucopurulent rhinorrhea, or hyposmia/anosmia
- Minor symptoms include headache, fever, dental pain, halitosis, ear pain or pressure, and cough
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of nasal polyps
- Current medical conditions where ultrasound is contraindicated
- Facial metal implants
- Tumor, cyst, or malignancy on face or head
- Reduced cognitive level
- Previous nasal surgery
- Facial bone fracture
- Reduced heat perception
- Ischemic tissues
- Skin allergies or lesions on the face
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive their assigned intervention: therapeutic ultrasound over the maxillary sinus, sinus massage (pressure & milking), or continue with prescribed steam protocol and medications without additional physical therapy.
Weekly visits for up to 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
A
Amna Saeed, DPT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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