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Nasal PolypsNCT02855931

Study to Compare Resection Versus Preservation of the Middle Turbinate in Surgery for Nasal Polyps

A study testing Middle turbinate resection in people with Nasal Polyps and Sinusitis, run by Université de Sherbrooke at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has become the standard of care for patients suffering of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwP) who have failed medical therapy. The goal of surgery is now to widely marsupialize the sinus cavities in order to optimize topical steroid irrigation treatment in the… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis
What is being tested?
Middle turbinate resection
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
16 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
Apr 2016to 31 Dec 2017
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis
  • Obtained consent for bilateral complete endoscopic sinus surgery (maxillary antrostomy, complete sphenoethmoidectomy and frontal recess surgery)
  • Primary or revision surgery

Who cannot join

  • Allergic fungal sinusitis
  • Patients with previous surgery which included partial or complete middle turbinectomy, uni- or bilateral
  • Pregnant or lactating women

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • Université de Sherbrooke, Département de chirurgie

    Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1H 5N4

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Partial Resection Versus Preservation of the Middle Turbinate in Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Polyposis (CRSwP)

Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) has become the standard of care for patients suffering of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwP) who have failed medical therapy. The goal of surgery is now to widely marsupialize the sinus cavities in order to optimize topical steroid irrigation treatment in the postoperative period. With that being said, the true extent of surgery needed for optimal patient outcome has yet to be elucidated. More specifically, in the last 30 years, people have argued about the best way to manage the middle turbinate. Some state that it should be preserved at all times to protect the sinus cavities from inhaled irritants and allergens and keep this surgical landmark untouched for future surgeries. On the other hand, there are defenders of routine resection of this turbinate, whether it is affected by polypoid changes or not. Many studies have looked at the potential risks of resecting the middle turbinates such as iatrogenic frontal sinusitis, anosmia, or atrophic rhinitis but the more recent literature does not show such significant associations. A recent topic of debate is whether partial removal of the anterior and inferior portion of the middle turbinate affects nasal polyps recurrence or improves long-term outcomes by further facilitation of post-operative topical therapies. Some retrospective data has shown that its resection could prolong the time before the need for revision surgery and improve both endoscopic and olfaction scores. A few prospective studies have also been published but unfortunately none of these were randomized, thus introducing a significant selection bias. Thus, there is a need for a formal randomized, controlled trial to elucidate this question.

Being tested
Middle turbinate resection
Medical subject headings
Nasal Polyps, Sinusitis

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Middle turbinate resectionProcedure or surgery

Study groups in NCT02855931
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Middle turbinate resectionExperimentalResection of one middle turbinate
Receives: Procedure: Middle turbinate resection
Middle turbinate preservationNo interventionPreservation of one middle turbinate

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in the PeriOperative Sinus Endoscopy (POSE) score

    Measured: Postoperative evaluations at 1, 3 and 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Aug 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2016
  3. Primary completion31 Dec 2017
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2017

Resources

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
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
16 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02855931
Sponsor's protocol ID
2016-1318
Status last verified
Apr 2018
First submitted
29 Jul 2016
Last updated
1 May 2018
Results posted
No

Publications

  • Hudon MA, Wright ED, Fortin-Pellerin E, Bussieres M. Resection versus preservation of the middle turbinate in surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis: a randomized controlled trial. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2018 Nov 8;47(1):67. doi: 10.1186/s40463-018-0313-8.

    PubMed 30409178

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Middle turbinate resection in people with Nasal Polyps and Sinusitis, run by Université de Sherbrooke at 1 site in Canada.

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 3 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 1 May 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Canada. 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?

Change in the PeriOperative Sinus Endoscopy (POSE) score (time frame: Postoperative evaluations at 1, 3 and 6 months). 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 NCT02855931, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 1 May 2018.

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