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.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial looks at how well an external septorhinoplasty (surgery to improve the nasal passage) works for people with long-term nasal blockage. It mainly involves filling out questionnaires so the researchers can analyze outcomes over time.
This trial tests whether a simple device that measures your breathing (AAR) is reliable enough to help doctors decide if surgery is needed for nasal obstruction. It looks at patients who already plan to have surgery to see if this test matches what the surgeon finds.
This trial compares septoplasty alone to septoplasty plus inferior turbinate reduction for people with a crooked nasal septum that causes ongoing nasal blockage. It aims to see which approach gives better breathing improvement.
This study looks at people who have trouble smelling and also feel their nose is blocked. The researchers want to understand what causes these symptoms and how they might be related, which could guide better treatment.
This study tracks how patients feel and function after nose surgery that uses a piece of cartilage (septal extension graft) to reshape the nose. Researchers want to understand both the benefits and any complications to improve future care.
This study compares a newer, less invasive type of nose surgery (disarticulation septoplasty) to the traditional open approach for fixing a crooked nasal septum that causes breathing problems. It wants to see which method works better.
Hear when a new Nasal Obstruction trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.