Bee venom gel and ultrasound for chronic sinusitis
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Immune system & allergy, Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying bee venom gel to your sinuses with ultrasound can treat chronic sinusitis. It might help if you have had sinus problems for 12 weeks or longer and are not allergic to bee stings.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had sinusitis (sinus infection) for at least 12 weeks, or a doctor has diagnosed you with acute sinusitis.
- You are not allergic to bee stings or bee products.
- You do not have skin problems like eczema or open sores on your face or sinuses.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not taken steroids, antibiotics, or other sinus infection medicines in the last 4 weeks.
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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