Bugs in nasal polyps: what lives there?
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at what bacteria or fungi are found in nasal polyps during surgery. It might help doctors understand what causes the polyps and how to treat them better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 to 70 years old.
- You must have nasal polyps in both nostrils, confirmed by a doctor with a scope or CT scan.
- You must be scheduled for surgery to remove the polyps.
- You must not have taken antibiotics or antifungal medicine recently.
- You must not have a weak immune system, a tumor, or a granuloma in your nose.
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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