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Clinical Trial Summary

The processing of standard flexible nasopharyngoscopes is a time-consuming and costly process. The goal of this study is to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of sheathed flexible endoscope in an office setting.


Clinical Trial Description

Methods: Randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial

Setting: Office practice of two academic otolaryngologists at a community hospital.

Primary Outcomes: Patient pain and discomfort, Optical quality

Secondary Outcomes: Physician and nursing staff satisfaction

Cost-analysis

Comparison: No-sheath flexible nasopharyngoscopy versus sheathed flexible nasopharyngoscopy ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor)


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT01669278
Study type Interventional
Source University of Alberta
Contact
Status Withdrawn
Phase N/A

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