Nasal ObstructionNCT01976039
Rhinopharyngeal Retrograde Clearance is Effective to Adequate Upper Airways Function in Adults
A study testing rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) in people with Nasal Obstruction and Exposure to Pollution, run by University of Sao Paulo at 2 sites in Brazil.
Trial summary
Professionals working in polluted areas may present increased clinical airways symptoms and dysfunction. Rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) has been used to improve mucus clearance in infants with bronchitis and bronchiolitis, and instillation the nasal cavity with saline has been used to reduce nasal… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 45 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Nasal Obstruction, Exposure to Pollution
- What is being tested?
- rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesBrazil
- Study dates
- Jul 2012to Aug 2012
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 45 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Professional motorcyclists aged 18 years to 45 years
- Minimum of one year in that occupation
- Agreement with the written informed consent
Who cannot join
- Smokers
- Inability to understand and to follow commands
- Previous nasal surgery
- Respiratory infection in the previous 30 days
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Brazil2 sites
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo, 1246-903
About this study
Official title: The Effectiveness of Rhinopharyngeal Retrograde Clearance on the Upper Airways Symptomatology and Function in Adults
Professionals working in polluted areas may present increased clinical airways symptoms and dysfunction. Rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) has been used to improve mucus clearance in infants with bronchitis and bronchiolitis, and instillation the nasal cavity with saline has been used to reduce nasal inflammation in rhinitis and sinusopathies. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of RRC and RCC combined with saline (RRC+S) on nasal mucociliary clearance (MCC), mucus surface property, cellularity and airways symptoms in professional motorcyclists.
Read the detailed description
Male motorcyclists (mean age 36 years) were recruited and randomly assigned to RRC or RRC+S. Subjects were assessed at baseline and 15 days after interventions for saccharin test, mucus contact angle, cellularity in nasal lavage and airways symptoms with the use of SNOT-20 questionnaire. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA for repeated measures with Bonferroni´s correction. A passive monitoring-system of nitrogen dioxide was used to assess the individual air pollution exposure along the study period. The association between nitrogen dioxide and the airways outcomes was analyzed by Spearman correlation test.
- Conditions
- Nasal Obstruction, Exposure to Pollution
- Being tested
- rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC)
- Keywords
- motorcyclist, nasal mucociliary clearance, physical therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Nasal Obstruction
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC)Other
Also called RCC+S
The rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance is a respiratory physical therapy technique that uses a forced inspiratory maneuver to clear the nasopharynx with the aid of saline instillation
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| RRC | Other | rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) isolated: First patient sits in a chair. Second: patient inhales air deeply and exhales making noise and vibration in the upper airway to facilitate swalling. Third patients finishes with another deep inhalation. This technique is new, simple to use and with no cost. No need of any material or equipment. Receives: Other: rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) |
| RRC+S | Experimental | retrograde rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance combined with saline instillation (RRC+S): patient sits in a chair and inhaled air and make noise and vibrate the upper airway at the same instills saline into the nare to facilitate nose washing and swalling. This technique is new, simple to use and with low cost (only saline). Receives: Other: rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Saccharine transit time test (STT)
To measure nasal mucociliary clearance. Subjects were asked to report the first perception of a sweet taste after 25 mg of saccharine powder was deposited in the free airflow nostril.
Measured: 15 days
Secondary outcomes (1)
mucus surface property
The contact angle of nasal mucus was measured.
Measured: 15 days
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Nov 2013 (estimated)
- Study startJul 2012
- Primary completionAug 2012
- Study completionAug 2012
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (7)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Nasal ObstructionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Sao PauloThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Naomi Kondo Nakagawa, University of Sao Paulo
- Investigators
- Naomi K Nakagawa, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Sao PauloPaulo HN Saldiva, PhD, Study director, University of Sao Paulo
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01976039
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CEP-FMUSP 211-11
- Status last verified
- Apr 2018
- First submitted
- 29 Oct 2013
- Last updated
- 19 Apr 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Gomes EL, Postiaux G, Medeiros DR, Monteiro KK, Sampaio LM, Costa D. Chest physical therapy is effective in reducing the clinical score in bronchiolitis: randomized controlled trial. Rev Bras Fisioter. 2012 Jun;16(3):241-7. doi: 10.1590/s1413-35552012005000018. Epub 2012 Apr 12.
PubMed 22499404Proenca de Oliveira-Maul J, Barbosa de Carvalho H, Goto DM, Maia RM, Flo C, Barnabe V, Franco DR, Benabou S, Perracini MR, Jacob-Filho W, Saldiva PHN, Lorenzi-Filho G, Rubin BK, Nakagawa NK. Aging, diabetes, and hypertension are associated with decreased nasal mucociliary clearance. Chest. 2013 Apr;143(4):1091-1097. doi: 10.1378/chest.12-1183.
PubMed 23100111Piccirillo JF, Merritt MG Jr, Richards ML. Psychometric and clinimetric validity of the 20-Item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-20). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2002 Jan;126(1):41-7. doi: 10.1067/mhn.2002.121022.
PubMed 11821764Belda J, Parameswaran K, Keith PK, Hargreave FE. Repeatability and validity of cell and fluid-phase measurements in nasal fluid: a comparison of two methods of nasal lavage. Clin Exp Allergy. 2001 Jul;31(7):1111-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2222.2001.01133.x.
PubMed 11468003Nakagawa NK, Franchini ML, Driusso P, de Oliveira LR, Saldiva PH, Lorenzi-Filho G. Mucociliary clearance is impaired in acutely ill patients. Chest. 2005 Oct;128(4):2772-7. doi: 10.1378/chest.128.4.2772.
PubMed 16236954Cancado JE, Braga A, Pereira LA, Arbex MA, Saldiva PH, Santos Ude P. [Clinical repercussions of exposure to atmospheric pollution]. J Bras Pneumol. 2006;32 Suppl 2:S5-11. doi: 10.1590/s1806-37132006000800003. Portuguese.
PubMed 17273599Brant TC, Yoshida CT, Carvalho Tde S, Nicola ML, Martins JA, Braga LM, Oliveira RC, Leyton V, Andre CS, Saldiva PH, Rubin BK, Nakagawa NK. Mucociliary clearance, airway inflammation and nasal symptoms in urban motorcyclists. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2014;69(12):867-70. doi: 10.6061/clinics/2014(12)13.
PubMed 25628001
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Apr 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effectiveness of Rhinopharyngeal Retrograde Clearance on the Upper Airways Symptomatology and Function in Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01976039
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CEP-FMUSP 211-11
- Conditions
- Nasal Obstruction, Exposure to Pollution
- Keywords
- motorcyclist, nasal mucociliary clearance, physical therapy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Sao PauloUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Study start
- Jul 2012
- Primary completion
- Aug 2012 (actual)
- Study completion
- Aug 2012 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Nov 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Professionals working in polluted areas may present increased clinical airways symptoms and dysfunction. Rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) has been used to improve mucus clearance in infants with bronchitis and bronchiolitis, and instillation the nasal cavity with saline has been used to reduce nasal inflammation in rhinitis and sinusopathies. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of RRC and RCC combined with saline (RRC+S) on nasal mucociliary clearance (MCC), mucus surface property, cellularity and airways symptoms in professional motorcyclists.
Detailed description
Male motorcyclists (mean age 36 years) were recruited and randomly assigned to RRC or RRC+S. Subjects were assessed at baseline and 15 days after interventions for saccharin test, mucus contact angle, cellularity in nasal lavage and airways symptoms with the use of SNOT-20 questionnaire. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA for repeated measures with Bonferroni´s correction. A passive monitoring-system of nitrogen dioxide was used to assess the individual air pollution exposure along the study period. The association between nitrogen dioxide and the airways outcomes was analyzed by Spearman correlation test.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| RRC | Other | Other: rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC)rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) isolated: First patient sits in a chair. Second: patient inhales air deeply and exhales making noise and vibration in the upper airway to facilitate swalling. Third patients finishes with another deep inhalation. This technique is new, simple to use and with no cost. No need of any material or equipment. |
| RRC+S | Experimental | Other: rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC)retrograde rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance combined with saline instillation (RRC+S): patient sits in a chair and inhaled air and make noise and vibrate the upper airway at the same instills saline into the nare to facilitate nose washing and swalling. This technique is new, simple to use and with low cost (only saline). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 45 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Professional motorcyclists aged 18 years to 45 years
- Minimum of one year in that occupation
- Agreement with the written informed consent
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Smokers
- Inability to understand and to follow commands
- Previous nasal surgery
- Respiratory infection in the previous 30 days
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC)Also: RCC+SThe rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance is a respiratory physical therapy technique that uses a forced inspiratory maneuver to clear the nasopharynx with the aid of saline instillation | Other | RRC, RRC+S |
Primary outcome
Saccharine transit time test (STT)
Time frame: 15 days
To measure nasal mucociliary clearance. Subjects were asked to report the first perception of a sweet taste after 25 mg of saccharine powder was deposited in the free airflow nostril.
1 secondary outcome
mucus surface property
Time frame: 15 days
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Apr 2018.
- Background: PubMed 22499404Gomes EL, Postiaux G, Medeiros DR, Monteiro KK, Sampaio LM, Costa D. Chest physical therapy is effective in reducing the clinical score in bronchiolitis: randomized controlled trial. Rev Bras Fisioter. 2012 Jun;16(3):241-7. doi: 10.1590/s1413-35552012005000018. Epub 2012 Apr 12.
- Background: PubMed 23100111Proenca de Oliveira-Maul J, Barbosa de Carvalho H, Goto DM, Maia RM, Flo C, Barnabe V, Franco DR, Benabou S, Perracini MR, Jacob-Filho W, Saldiva PHN, Lorenzi-Filho G, Rubin BK, Nakagawa NK. Aging, diabetes, and hypertension are associated with decreased nasal mucociliary clearance. Chest. 2013 Apr;143(4):1091-1097. doi: 10.1378/chest.12-1183.
- Background: PubMed 11821764Piccirillo JF, Merritt MG Jr, Richards ML. Psychometric and clinimetric validity of the 20-Item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-20). Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2002 Jan;126(1):41-7. doi: 10.1067/mhn.2002.121022.
- Background: PubMed 11468003Belda J, Parameswaran K, Keith PK, Hargreave FE. Repeatability and validity of cell and fluid-phase measurements in nasal fluid: a comparison of two methods of nasal lavage. Clin Exp Allergy. 2001 Jul;31(7):1111-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2222.2001.01133.x.
- Background: PubMed 16236954Nakagawa NK, Franchini ML, Driusso P, de Oliveira LR, Saldiva PH, Lorenzi-Filho G. Mucociliary clearance is impaired in acutely ill patients. Chest. 2005 Oct;128(4):2772-7. doi: 10.1378/chest.128.4.2772.
- Background: PubMed 17273599Cancado JE, Braga A, Pereira LA, Arbex MA, Saldiva PH, Santos Ude P. [Clinical repercussions of exposure to atmospheric pollution]. J Bras Pneumol. 2006;32 Suppl 2:S5-11. doi: 10.1590/s1806-37132006000800003. Portuguese.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 25628001Brant TC, Yoshida CT, Carvalho Tde S, Nicola ML, Martins JA, Braga LM, Oliveira RC, Leyton V, Andre CS, Saldiva PH, Rubin BK, Nakagawa NK. Mucociliary clearance, airway inflammation and nasal symptoms in urban motorcyclists. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2014;69(12):867-70. doi: 10.6061/clinics/2014(12)13.
Related trials for Nasal Obstruction
Recruiting
Pharyngeal Mucosal Conditioning to Prevent Postoperative Sore Throat in Septoplasty Patients With Severe Nasal Obstruction
Postoperative Sore Throat, Nasal Obstruction
Active, not recruitingObservational study
A Prospective Study Comparing VivAer to Alternative Surgical Procedures to Treat Nasal Airway Obstruction in Patients With Nasal Valve Dysfunction.
Nasal Airway Obstruction
Recruiting
Measuring Nasal Airway Changes After VivAer Treatment Using AI Analysis
Nasal Airway Obstruction
Recruiting
Post-Market Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of REFLEX ULTRA 45 for Coblation Inferior Turbinate Reduction in China
Nasal Obstruction Due to Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy
Not yet recruitingObservational study
Post-market Clinical Follow-up Study of an Isotonic Saline Solution for the Relief of Nasal Congestion in Infants and Toddlers
Nasal Congestion, Common Cold
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Naomi K Nakagawa, PhD principal investigator
University of Sao Paulo
Paulo HN Saldiva, PhD study director
University of Sao Paulo
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing rhinopharyngeal retrograde clearance (RRC) in people with Nasal Obstruction and Exposure to Pollution, run by University of Sao Paulo at 2 sites in Brazil.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Apr 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Saccharine transit time test (STT) (time frame: 15 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01976039, which also lists 7 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Apr 2018.