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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
48 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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 no comparative study carried out between these two to show which technique has more effects in CRS. This study will determine their comparative effects on: 1. Pain measured on Numerical pain rating scale 2. Sinonasal symptoms measured on sino-nasal outcome test questionaire 3. Quality of life measured on rhinosinusitis disability index (RSDI) 4. Nasal inspiratory airflow measured on peak nasal inspiratory flow meter. Participants of chronic rhinosinusitis will be selected according to the diagnostic criteria of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and will be randomly allocated into three groups. All three group will continue to receive medical intervention. Additionally one group will receive therapeutic ultrasound while other group will receive sinus massage. Whereas third group will be control group and won't receive any additional treatment. Data will be collected at Foundation University College of Physical Therapy and Fauji Foundation Hospital.
CONDITIONS
Official 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 20-60 years
- Both genders
- Diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis by an ENT specialist
- Diagnosis based on AAO-HNS criteria: two or more major symptoms for 12 weeks or one major and two minor symptoms for 12 weeks
- Major symptoms include pain or pressure on the face, nasal congestion, mucopurulent rhinorrhea, hyposmia/anosmia
- Minor symptoms include headache, fever, dental pain, halitosis, ear pain or pressure, cough
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of nasal polyps
- Medical conditions contraindicating ultrasound
- Facial metal implants
- Tumors, cysts, or malignancy on face or head
- Reduced cognitive level
- Previous nose surgery
- Facial bone fractures
- Reduced heat perception
- Ischemic tissues
- Skin allergies or lesions on the face
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000
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Research Team
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Amna Saeed, DPT
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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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