Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Efficacy of Bee Venom Phonophoresis in Treating Chronic Sinusitis:
Lead Sponsor:
Sinai University
Conditions:
Chronic Sinusitis
Acute Sinusitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This double-blind, randomized controlled trial (BEE-SONIC) aims to evaluate the efficacy of bee venom phonophoresis in the treatment of chronic sinusitis. Thirty adult patients (aged 18-65 years) with...
Detailed Description
Chronic sinusitis is a prevalent condition characterized by persistent inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, often resulting in nasal congestion, facial pain, and reduced quality of life. Conventiona...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
- Clinical diagnosis of chronic sinusitis (symptoms ≥ 12 weeks) or acute sinusitis confirmed by an otolaryngologist.
- Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to bee venom or bee products.
- Skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, open wounds) over the area of ultrasound application.
- Severe comorbid medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled asthma, autoimmune disease, malignancy).
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Use of systemic corticosteroids, antibiotics, or other medications that may significantly alter sinusitis symptoms within 4 weeks prior to enrollment.
- Participation in another clinical trial within the past 30 days.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 25 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07151313
Start Date
September 15 2025
End Date
December 25 2026
Last Update
September 3 2025
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Sinai university
Cairo, Egypt, 44511