Impact of Climate Change Anxiety on Sinusitis Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Adults With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Cross-Sectional Study

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS); Climate Change Anxiety; Quality of Life Impairment

• Registration Number: NCT07119879
• Lead Sponsor: Sinai University

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional observational study investigates the relationship between climate change anxiety and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) symptom severity and quality of life (QoL) in adults. As climate change continues to influence public health, individuals with chronic respiratory diseases may experience worsened symptoms due to heightened psychological stress and perceived environmental instability. The study utilizes standardized instruments including the SNOT-22 (Sino-Nasal Outcome Test), a QoL scale, and a climate change anxiety questionnaire to evaluate associations among these variables.

Detailed Description

Climate change has emerged as a major global health concern, with growing recognition of its psychological impacts, including anxiety, distress, and perceived environmental instability. These psychosocial effects may exacerbate symptoms in chronic inflammatory conditions such as Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS), a disease characterized by persistent nasal congestion, facial pressure, and impaired quality of life.

This study aims to explore the correlation between self-perceived climate change anxiety and CRS symptom severity and QoL in an adult population. A total of 134 participants with CRS, aged ≥18 years, were recruited to complete an online Arabic-language survey. The survey included demographic information, the SNOT-22 scale, a validated quality of life questionnaire, and a climate change stress scale.

The primary objective is to assess the association between climate change stress and symptom severity (SNOT-22 total score). The secondary objective is to determine the relationship between climate change anxiety and QoL. The study uses Pearson's correlation analysis to examine these associations.

This research introduces a novel psychosomatic dimension to CRS management by highlighting how environmental and psychological stressors may influence disease burden. Results may inform multidisciplinary approaches for patient care, incorporating environmental awareness and mental health support.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-25
• Study Completion: 2025-07-25
• Status Verified: 2025-08
• Study First Submitted: 2025-08-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-08-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-08-12
• Study First Posted: 2025-08-13
• Last Update Posted: 2025-08-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 134

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Correlation between Climate Change Anxiety and CRS Symptom Severity	Day 1 (Single assessment at time of survey completion)	Evaluate the relationship between participants' climate change anxiety scores and their chronic rhinosinusitis symptom severity using the SNOT-22 questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Correlation between Climate Change Anxiety and Quality of Life	Day 1 (Single assessment at time of survey completion)	Assess the relationship between climate change anxiety scores and health-related quality of life (QoL) scores among adults with CRS.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sinai university; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt