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Determinants of Medical and Surgical Treatment Outcomes in Chronic Sinusitis

Completed
Conditions
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Registration Number
NCT01332136
Lead Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University
Brief Summary

This research study will be completed by enrolling a prospective, observational cohort study to evaluate medical versus surgical treatment outcomes for chronic sinus disease. This investigation will compare quality of life outcomes between each treatment type, as well as measure cellular and molecular markers of inflammation in the sinus mucosa, to create models that predict improvement in quality of life following treatment.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
966
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult (>= 18 years)
  • Chronic rhinosinusitis as defined by the 2007 multi-disciplinary adult sinusitis guidelines
  • Able to complete all surveys/questionnaires in English
  • Persistent symptoms following initial medical management
  • Received at least 1 course of broad spectrum antibiotics or culture directed antibiotics for at least a total of 14 days
  • Received at least a 3 week trial of topical steroid sprays OR at least a 5 day trial of systemic corticosteroid therapy.
  • Counseled for subsequent treatment options including either medical management or endoscopic sinus surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children (<18 years)
  • Unable to complete all surveys/questionnaires at baseline

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Disease-specific quality of life18 months post-treatment
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Olfaction18 months post-treatment
General health-related quality-of-life18 months post-treatment

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Oregon Health & Science University

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Portland, Oregon, United States

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