Acupuncture for treating Persistent Allergic Rhinitis with comorbid Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis

Completed

• Conditions: Allergic rhinosinusitis; Ear, Nose and Throat; Vasomotor and allergic rhinitis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN80312467
• Lead Sponsor: Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (South Korea)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-03-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

This trial will be carried out for male or female aged between 18 and 60 with following conditions:
1. Persistent allergic rhinitis with moderate-to-severe or severe symptoms according to the guideline of Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) initiative
2. Symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis by ARIA guideline with the impression of maxillary sinusitis presented on Water's view X-ray

Exclusion Criteria

1. Serious medical conditions in cardiovascular, pulmonary gastrointestinal, genitourinary, neurologic and endocrine system all of which can affect acupuncture treatment
2. Acute/chronic respiratory infections that need systemic antibiotics or anti-tuberculosis agents within 14 days before enrolment
3. Anatomic malformation or history of nose surgery
4. Smoking over 9 cigarettes per day
5. Systemic corticosteroid administration within 6 months before enrolment
6. Any experience of acupuncture or herbal medicine for nasal symptoms within 6 months before enrolment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified