Status:

COMPLETED

A New Treatment for Mechanical Nasal Obstruction

Lead Sponsor:

Johns Hopkins University

Conditions:

Nasal Obstruction

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The research team has developed a prototype for an investigational mechanical nasal dilator and the investigators aim to evaluate its efficacy. Specifically, the investigators wish to address the fol...

Detailed Description

Background: Restricted nasal breathing is a common complaint among patients presenting to Otolaryngology clinics. In fact, one in eight people experiences some degree of nasal obstruction, or regular...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients who have presented to Otolaryngology clinics with complaints of nasal obstruction.
  • Patients who have been found to have nasal valve collapse by an Otolaryngologist based on performance of the Cottle maneuver will be invited to participate in the study.
  • Patients without evidence of nasal valve collapse, but are willing to participate in the study.

Exclusion

  • History of granulomatosis with polyangiitis, extensive prior sinus or turbinate surgery altering nasal cavity anatomy, pre-existing nasal mucosal injuries or abnormalities

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 12 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

36 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03456115

Start Date

October 1 2018

End Date

May 12 2022

Last Update

July 18 2023

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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21218