Comparing treatments for acute sinusitis
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether nasal steroids, nasal irrigation, or oral antibiotics work best for acute sinusitis. It may help if you have ongoing sinus symptoms or a 'double-sickening' pattern after a cold.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had sinus symptoms (like facial pain, stuffy nose, or headache) for 1 to 21 days without getting better.
- Or, you had a cold that started to improve but then got worse again with fever, headache, or more nasal discharge.
- You are not allergic to penicillin.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 4 weeks.
- You have not had sinus surgery (other minor nose surgeries are okay).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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