Testing a new way to diagnose breathing problems
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses computer modeling to understand nasal breathing. It compares people without nasal symptoms and those with chronic nasal blockage from a deviated septum, to see if modeling can help diagnose the cause.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 69 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is under 30.
- You are of Caucasian or Mediterranean background.
- You either have no nasal symptoms (NOSE score 7 or less) OR have chronic nasal blockage from a deviated septum (NOSE score 9 or higher) and may have mild sleep apnea (AHI 20 or less).
- You have not had sinus surgery, nasal plastic surgery, or head/neck radiotherapy.
- You do not have sinus infections, vasculitis, empty nose syndrome, or septal perforations.
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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