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Filter by:The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Amphotericin B suspension versus placebo in the complete resolution of key chronic sinusitis symptoms during 16 weeks of treatment in patients with refractory, postsurgical CS.
Chronic sinusitis is a frequent complication in cystic fibrosis. The aim of this study is to determine whether Pulmozyme(dornase alfa) would maintain sinus health (compared to placebo) in patients with cystic fibrosis who have recently undergone sinus surgery.
To determine the efficacy and safety of ONO-1078 in patients with chronic sinusitis in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel group, multi-center study
Chronic sinusitis is reported to be one of the most widespread disorders in the United States. It can be caused by a variety of reasons such as allergy, infection and/or defects in T-cells which help regulate immune function. Medication and other costs related to treatment of nasal and sinus infections are estimated to be more than $60 million annually putting a considerable strain on the economy of health care. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are normally present in the gut of a healthy individual. They are also known as "friendly bacteria" and have been used to help maintain the normal functioning of the immune system. They are safe and are commercially available in the form of yoghurt, sachets, chewable tablets or flavored capsules. Since a number of nasal and sinus disorders are related to allergy and improper functioning of the immune system, we hypothesize that regular use of probiotics may help improve chronic nasal and sinus symptoms by boosting immune responses. The project we propose is novel because it would be the first study evaluating the usefulness of probiotics for the larger population having chronic sinusitis rather than those having only allergic symptoms. We aim to assess whether regular use of probiotics will help improve symptoms of chronic sinusitis and will have a greater effect than placebo in this regard.
This study will compare the symptom relief provided by 5 cold medicines versus the symptom relief provided by the same 5 cold medicines plus the antibiotic, amoxicillin, in people who have sinus infections. Treatment with amoxicillin may be more effective than treatment with cold medicines alone. Two hundred adult volunteers, aged 18 to 70 years old, with sinus infections will participate in this study for 28 days. Volunteers will receive a 10-day course of either amoxicillin or placebo (substance containing no medication). In addition, all volunteers will receive pain medication, a chest decongestant, nasal decongestants, and cough medicine as needed. Volunteers will be interviewed by telephone on days 0, 3, 7, 10, and 28 following the start of treatment. The study will look at quality of life factors such as change in functional status (ability to perform daily activities) and symptoms, recurrence of the infection, satisfaction with care, and the direct costs of treatment.
Does presentation of clinical evidence for decision making at point-of-care improve prescribing patterns in ambulatory pediatrics?
This study will enroll patients with Bacterial Sinusitis who will be treated with either Zmax (Azithromycin Extended Release) or Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate). The purpose of the study is to compare early resolution of symptoms between the two treatments. Patients will report resolution of their sinusitis symptoms through a daily questionnaire. There will be two follow-up telephone interviews on days 12 and 28 to evaluate quality of life, satisfaction with therapy, and use of healthcare services.
The study serves to investigate the type and prevalence of non-rhinologic headaches seen through a academic otolaryngology practice.The study encompasses survey questionnaires, review of CT images, and physical examination/nasal endoscopy findings.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of maxillary sinus saline irrigation in conjunction with systemic antibiotic therapy versus systemic antibiotic therapy alone in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis, a prospective randomized controlled trial.
To process blown nasal secretions from subjects with rhinosinusitis and to obtain a specimen by nasal lavage. To investigate the reliability and validity of the measurements we will determine their repeatability and compare them with those of nasal lavage in the same subjects.