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The Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Endoscopy Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With or...

Chronic Sinus Infection

This is a randomized, double-blind clinical trial on the prophylactic use of antibiotics in postoperative endoscopic sinus vs placebo surgery. Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with or without polyps who have consented to endoscopic sinus surgery according to Canadian practice guidelines may be included in the study after approval by the Research Ethics Board of the University Hospital Center. Quebec and signature of consent.

Unknown status16 enrollment criteria

Triamcinolone Packing Following Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Sinusitis

Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) is a well-established treatment strategy for medically refractory chronic rhinosinusitis. Middle meatus spacers are currently used following ESS to prevent scarring, synechiae formation, and middle turbinate lateralization. A 2012 systematic review favored spacers compared to no spacers, with a follow up 2013 systematic review finding no difference between the use of absorbable and non-absorbable spacers. This review, however, noted that steroidal spacers may reduce middle meatus scarring and adhesions. More recent data has shown the effectiveness of steroid releasing middle meatus implants in preventing middle turbinate lateralization, reducing synechiae formation, and reducing revision surgery. However, these stents are costly, and may result in excess crusting postoperatively, which limits their use in some settings. Another study investigated the use of steroid-impregnated absorbable packing materials, and demonstrated the safety and utility of this method of middle meatus packing. However, a limitation to this study was overall low enrollment with only 19 total patients enrolled. The purpose of this project is to add to the existing body of evidence regarding middle meatus spacers, by studying the impact of steroid impregnated, bioabsorbable hemostatic packing (Hemopore®, Stryker) on postoperative visualization and scar formation.

Completed7 enrollment criteria

Olfactory Dysfunction of Rhinosinusitis - Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP)/Calcium Signaling...

Sinusitis

The study examines the biochemistry underlying human olfaction in both normal and diseased states. The study aims are: 1. to determine the levels of cAMP in olfactory tissue from people with chronic rhinosinusitis and other nasal disorders. 2. to correlate preoperative olfactory function with cAMP levels from biopsied olfactory tissue. 3. to determine odorant and pheromone-mediated activation of cultured human olfactory sensory neurons using calcium imaging and 4. to determine odorant and pheromone-mediated activation of cultured human olfactory sensory neurons using "smell-chip" technology.

Completed6 enrollment criteria

Prophylactic Efficacy of Relenza Against Influenza A and B

Pulmonary DiseaseChronic Obstructive10 more

In response to the European regulatory authorities, GSK is conducting a post-marketing observational study to assess the efficacy of Relenza when used as prophylaxis against influenza. SPECIFIC AIMS Determine the frequency of patients who received Relenza from October 2006 through April 2009, and among them the number who have no concurrent diagnosis of influenza, i.e., those receiving Relenza for prophylaxis, and among these the number who have a family member with a medical visit for influenza within three days preceding the above indentified patient's dispensing of Relenza. This is to determine the feasibility of conducting detailed analysis. If analysis is feasible then tabulate the frequency of influenza-like-illness and respiratory outcomes in users of prophylactic Relenza and their family members and in family members of persons using Relenza for the treatment of influenza (i.e., index cases). If analysis is feasible then estimate the direct effect of prophylactic Relenza on the occurrence of influenza-like-illness and respiratory outcomes, the secondary effect of Relenza treatment of influenza on susceptible family members, and the total effect of Relenza (treatment plus prophylaxis). METHODS Overview of Study Design This is an analysis of the 30-day risk of influenza-like illness and respiratory outcomes in persons for whom some household members (index cases) have had a medical visit associated with a diagnosis of influenza. The exposed individuals to the index case will be categorized into one of four cohorts according to whether the exposed person received prophylactic Relenza or no antiviral treatment and by whether the index family member with a diagnosis of influenza received antiviral treatment. Estimates of the direct effect of Relenza prophylaxis, the indirect effectof preventing disease in susceptible family members, and the total effect of disease reduction when both index cases and susceptible family members are treated will be obtained from different comparisons between cohorts, as outlined below. The research will cover the first three influenza seasons during which Relenza has been indicated for prophylactic use in the United States. These will be from October through April of 2006-2009.

Completed8 enrollment criteria

Optimization and Refinement of Technique in In-Office Sinus Dilation 2

Sinusitis

A prospective, multi-arm, multi-center, observational post-market study of balloon sinus dilatation in the physician office setting under local anesthesia to treat patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). All products intended for use in this study have been FDA cleared for sale in the U.S.A.

Completed12 enrollment criteria

Sinonasal Gas Exchange Dynamics

Sinusitis

Sinonasal gas exchange is facilitated by the unique anatomy and topography of the sinonasal interface that represents a collection of airfoils creating an aerodynamic structure. The airflow during respiration generates positive and negative pressures that power the gas exchange between the sinuses and the nose. Major surgical alteration of the interface reduces the rate and velocity of the exchange. Minimally invasive procedures aimed at preserving the natural anatomy, topography and aerodynamic configuration of the interface will have negligible effects on sinonasal gas exchange.

Completed13 enrollment criteria

Hemostatic Matrix in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Sinusitis

Evaluating clinical performance of Hemostatic Matrix with bovine thrombin in achieving hemostasis in patients undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery.

Completed17 enrollment criteria

Point-of-Care Immunoassay for Detection of Bacterial Sinusitis

Sinusitis Bacterial

This study is conducted to evaluate the performance of a rapid, point-of-care in vitro diagnostic device (Sinu-Test®) for the qualitative detection of the three most common pathogens responsible for causing bacterial sinusitis.

Terminated20 enrollment criteria

Assessing Improvement in Cognitive Deficit in CRS in Patients Treated With Medical Vs Surgical Management...

Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic rhinosinusitis presents with a plethora of symptoms including non-rhinologic symptoms such as depression, sleep disturbances & the more recently recognized cognitive dysfunction. It has recently been identified that sinus specific treatments such as endoscopic sinus surgery can improve cognitive outcomes in patients with cognitive deficit secondary to chronic inflammation in the upper and lower airway. However, it remains to be seen whether or not offering surgery to these patients at an earlier date has an impact on the degree of improvement on cognitive function in comparison to patients who have to wait long periods for their treatment.

Unknown status5 enrollment criteria

Potential for Cortisol Suppression With the Use of High Volume Nasal Mometasone Irrigations in Varying...

Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Diagnosis)

In the United States, more than 30 million people are diagnosed with sinusitis each year. Moreover, chronic sinusitis effects approximately 15% of the U.S. population and is one of the most common chronic illnesses in America. Budesonide and mometasone nasal sprays are used to relieve sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose caused by hay fever or other allergies (caused by an allergy to pollen, mold, dust, or pets). The objective of this study is to determine the incidence of cortisol suppression with the use of mometasone irrigations in varying doses. Low levels of cortisol can cause weakness, fatigue, and low blood pressure. In using nasal sprays, a drug may enter the body's circulation through direct local absorption in the nasal mucosa or oral absorption of any swallowed medication. Some people can reduce symptom severity using medication, including antihistamines and anti-inflammatory drugs. Nasal irrigation - the flooding of the sinus cavity with warm saline solution - can help to reduce sinus congestion and is often recommended by otolaryngologists for a variety of sinus conditions. The goal of nasal irrigation is to clear excess mucus and foreign debris out of the sinuses, and to moisturize the mucosal membrane. The practice has been subjected to clinical testing and has been found to be safe and beneficial with no apparent side effects. The addition of budesonide to nasal irrigations has become common practice in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. Mometasone has been shown to be an alternative to budesonide with increased local effects and lower absorption by the body. Studies have shown that saline irrigation treatments show greater effects versus saline spray for providing short-term relief of chronic nasal and sinus symptoms. There is limited data on the use of mometasone in nasal irrigations. Subjects to be included in the study are those with a diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis, with or without nasal polyps and who have had prior endoscopic sinus surgery. This study will test 3 different concentrations of mometasone in a nasal irrigation. Patients will receive either 1 milligram mometasone in their nasal irrigations, 2 milligrams of mometasone, or 4 milligrams of mometasone. The dose assignment will be determined by the treating physician. After 12 weeks of entering this study and use of the mometasone irrigations, there will be a blood draw to compare morning cortisol levels to a baseline blood draw.

Unknown status12 enrollment criteria
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