Steam inhalation and Nasal Irrigation For recurrent Sinusitis

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sinusitis; Ear, Nose and Throat; Chronic sinusitis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN88204146
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Southampton (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-02-27
• Last Update Posted: 27 November 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 316

Inclusion Criteria

Patients (both males and females) aged 18-65 years with recurrent or chronic sinusitis. Patients will be identified from GPs' computerised notes: those who have presented to their GP with 2+ episodes of acute or 1+ episode of chronic sinusitis in the last 3 years, who report moderate to severe impact of sinusitis symptoms on the quality of life.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Inability to complete outcome measures
2. Head and neck cancer
3. HIV
4. Immunosuppressive treatment
5. Cystic fibrosis
6. Pregnancy/breastfeeding
7. Other nasal disorders e.g., polyps or other defect obstructing sinus
8. Poor gag or swallow reflexes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified