Balloon treatment for chronic sinusitis
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests a balloon coated with a medicine (paclitaxel) to treat chronic sinusitis. It may help reduce inflammation and improve sinus drainage in adults with long-lasting sinus problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You have chronic sinusitis diagnosed by a doctor and confirmed with a CT scan.
- The CT scan shows disease in both sides of your sinuses, especially the ethmoid and frontal sinuses.
- You have moderate to severe symptoms, with a score of 30 or higher on a sinus symptom questionnaire.
- You have tried other treatments that did not work well, and you are a candidate for sinus surgery.
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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