The effect of antibiotics and oral steroids on patients with chronic sinusitis

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: CHRONIC SINUSITIS; Inflammatory and Immune System - Other inflammatory or immune system disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000169549
• Lead Sponsor: Associate Professor Richard Douglas

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-02-20
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Patients newly diagnosed with CRS and are eligible for sinus surgery.
Patients providing fully informed consent to participate in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who are acutely unwell.
Patients with cystic fibrosis.
Patients with a history of previous nasal surgery.
Children (<16 years)
Immunodeficiency (congenital or acquired)
Congenital mucociliary problems (e.g. primary ciliary dyskinesia)
Non-invasive and invasive fungal sinus disease
Systemic vasculitis and granulomatous diseases
History of cocaine abuse;
Patients requiring sinus surgery for neoplasia
Patients unable to consent (e.g. lack of mental capacity)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified