Nasal disorder

This study compares a new biodegradable nasal dressing that slowly releases a steroid (mometasone furoate) to a standard steroid-releasing stent, both used after sinus surgery. About 110 adults with chronic sinusitis (with or without nasal polyps) will receive the new dressing in…

This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…

This study tests three different drug combinations in 430 adults with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or returned after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if adding bevacizumab to standard chemo, or using atezolizumab plus bevacizumab, works better than the usu…

This study tests a nasal spray called OPN-375 in about 72 teenagers (ages 12-17) who have nasal polyps—growths inside the nose that cause stuffiness and breathing trouble. The spray is given twice a day for 16 weeks, and some participants receive a placebo (inactive spray) for co…

This study tests whether online training and regular feedback reports can help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for common infections like ear infections, strep throat, sinusitis, and pneumonia in children. About 420 children aged 6 months to 12 years are included. The goal is…

This study is testing whether a precise form of radiation called proton therapy can control head and neck cancer after surgery as well as standard X-ray radiation, but with fewer side effects. About 174 adults with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer will receive either proton t…

This study tests a new treatment for chronic sinusitis, a long-lasting sinus infection that doesn't get better with standard care. Researchers will take healthy bacteria from a donor's sinuses and transfer them into the sinuses of 80 patients, after a special sinus wash. The goal…

This study tests whether digital tools can help people with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) better control their symptoms. About 240 adults will use a smartphone platform that tracks symptoms, sends reminders, and gives personalized advice. Researchers will compare their progress t…

This 5-year study is looking at how well a year-round allergy treatment (MATA trees or MATA grass) works for children and adults with pollen allergies, including hay fever and mild asthma. Researchers want to see if the treatment is as effective in kids as it is in adults. About …

This study tests two drugs, pembrolizumab and cabozantinib, in 36 people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and delays cancer growth. Participants receive both drugs intraven…

This study tests whether giving a probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) along with a common antibiotic can protect the gut bacteria of children aged 4 to 12 being treated for ear or sinus infections. The goal is to see if it reduces antibiotic-associated diarrhea and limits the spr…

This early study tests a new approach for people with chronic sinusitis that keeps coming back. A balloon coated with the drug paclitaxel is inflated in the nasal passages to deliver medication directly to the tissue. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce symptoms and t…

This study tests an investigational drug called 611 in 243 adults with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps that haven't been well-controlled by other treatments. The goal is to see if 611 can shrink polyps and ease nasal congestion over 24 weeks. Participants receive either the dr…

This Phase 2 trial is testing dupilumab (Dupixent) in 17 people with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD), a condition that includes asthma, nasal polyps, and severe reactions to aspirin. The study aims to see if the drug can reduce markers of inflammation and improve s…

This study tests a simple, at-home smell test to see if it can detect COVID-19 infection and track how smell recovers over time. About 1000 adults, including those with known smell loss and healthy volunteers, will use smell cards to rate odor intensity, identification, and discr…

This study tests whether daily exposure to different scents can retrain the sense of smell in 250 adults with smell disorders, including those from traumatic brain injury. Participants will use scented inhaler sticks at home and take smell tests before and after 12 weeks. The goa…

This phase 3 trial tests a daily tablet that dissolves under the tongue to treat house dust mite allergies. It includes 327 Chinese participants aged 12-65 with allergic rhinitis, with or without asthma. The goal is to see if the tablet reduces allergy symptoms and the need for o…

This early-stage trial tests a new biologic drug called ASP2390, given as a skin injection, in 28 adults with house dust mite allergies. The main goal is to check safety and how the immune system responds, not yet whether it works. If successful, it could lead to a new way to eas…

This study compares standard radiofrequency ablation of the front part of the nasal turbinates with an extended version that also treats the middle and back portions. Sixty adults with chronic rhinitis who still have symptoms despite medication will be randomly assigned to one of…

This study tests an experimental drug called itepekimab in 66 adults with chronic sinusitis who have not improved with standard treatments. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if itepekimab can reduce sinus inflammation and ease symp…

This study tests whether rinsing the nose with a xylitol solution can reduce sinus symptoms in adults with cystic fibrosis. Participants will use both xylitol and standard saline rinses at different times to compare effects. The goal is to see if xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol,…

This study compares three ways to manage the airway during sinus surgery: a laryngeal mask, a breathing tube, and a breathing tube with lidocaine to numb the throat. Researchers want to see which method causes the least coughing and helps patients wake up more calmly. The trial i…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether an injection called DM-101PX can reduce nasal symptoms caused by birch pollen allergy. About 100 adults with birch pollen allergic rhinitis or rhinoconjunctivitis will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the treatment …

This study tests whether taking oral probiotics can reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and improve quality of life. Researchers will give probiotics to 225 people aged 6 to 65 with diagnosed allergic rhinitis and measure changes in nasal symptoms, inflammation marke…

This study is tracking 150 adults with chronic rhinitis (long-term runny nose and congestion) who are receiving treatment with the NEUROMARK device. The device uses radiofrequency energy to disrupt nerves in the nose, aiming to reduce symptoms. Researchers are collecting real-wor…

This study looks at whether a breathing technique used by free divers can reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis, like nasal congestion and sneezing. Thirty adults with persistent allergies will practice the 40-minute breathing sessions. Researchers will measure symptom scores, nas…

This study compares two nasal sprays for moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis (hay fever): fluticasone alone versus a combination of fluticasone and azelastine. Researchers will track symptom relief and quality of life in 61 adults over two months to see which spray works better …

This study tests a procedure called RhinAer that uses heat to treat the nerves in the nose for people with chronic rhinitis (long-term stuffy or runny nose). Researchers want to see if it reduces inflammation and improves symptoms like cough and post-nasal drip. About 25 adults a…

This pilot study tests whether adding epinephrine to a standard nerve block (pterygopalatine ganglion block) reduces bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) in people with chronic rhinosinusitis. Eighty adults undergoing bilateral FESS will receive the nerve bl…

This pilot study tests whether tezepelumab, a drug already approved for severe asthma, can also reduce nasal symptoms caused by hayfever in people who have both allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis. Nineteen participants will receive monthly injections of tezepelumab for 12 mont…

This pilot study tests whether a small procedure done in the doctor's office (called EPIC) can work as well as standard sinus surgery for people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. The EPIC procedure is done under local anesthesia and has a shorter recovery time. The study o…

This study tests an experimental injection called LP-003 in 546 adults with moderate to severe seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) that standard medications don't manage well. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and report their nasal symptoms daily. The goal is…

This study was designed to see if a combination of levocetirizine (an allergy medicine) and pseudoephedrine (a decongestant) works better than levocetirizine alone for relieving nasal congestion in people with allergic rhinitis. It planned to enroll people aged 12 to 65 with the …

This study tests a laser procedure that targets nerves in the nose to relieve chronic rhinitis symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, and stuffiness. 120 adults who haven't gotten relief from standard medications will receive either the laser treatment or a sham procedure. Researche…

This study tests a new epinephrine nasal powder (FMXIN002) against the standard EpiPen injection in 50 healthy adults with allergies. Researchers will measure how quickly and effectively the nasal spray delivers epinephrine into the body and its effects on vital signs. The goal i…

This study tests a new treatment called GNR-127 for people with seasonal allergies to birch pollen. The treatment is a protein that aims to reduce allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. The trial involves 150 adults and will check for safety and how well it w…

This study tracks 80 adults with different smell disorders (like total loss, partial loss, or distorted smell) plus healthy volunteers over one year. Researchers use brain scans, smell tests, and questionnaires to see how the brain changes and how smell loss impacts mood and dail…

This study looks at how dupilumab changes the way the nose and blood respond to house dust mites in adults with allergic asthma. Participants will be exposed to dust mites in a special chamber and receive either dupilumab or a placebo. The goal is to understand the drug's effects…

This study aimed to find out how often chronic sinusitis occurs in children treated for head and neck cancer, and how it affects their quality of life. Researchers planned to compare these children to those treated for cancer elsewhere in the body using a questionnaire called SNO…

This study follows 100 adults with severe chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps who are starting biologic treatments. Researchers want to see how these drugs improve quality of life, smell, and breathing over 6 months, and track any side effects. The goal is to learn which patients …

This study aims to develop a new way to measure how well the sinuses work in people with chronic sinusitis. About 30 adults with chronic sinusitis and a recent bacterial infection will take the drug ivacaftor. The main goal is to see if a special test can detect changes in sinus …

This study tracks 40 people with nasal polyps and severe asthma who are taking mepolizumab, a drug that reduces inflammation. Researchers collect nose, blood, and sputum samples before treatment and at 3, 6, and 12 months to see how the drug affects symptoms, nose bacteria, and g…

This project works to make sure children with common respiratory infections get the right antibiotics for the right amount of time. It involves over 259,000 kids across many clinics. The goal is to learn the best ways to help doctors follow antibiotic guidelines and reduce unnece…

This study investigates why some people develop chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, focusing on how epigenetic changes and viruses might trigger the disease. Researchers will analyze tissue samples from 60 participants, including patients with active disease, those in remission,…

This study was designed to see how chronic sinusitis affects the tiny hair-like cells (cilia) that help clear mucus from the nose. Researchers planned to use special glowing nano-sticks to measure how well these cells work. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants…

This study looks at the bacteria living in the nose and sinuses of people with chronic sinusitis, allergies, and healthy individuals. By analyzing tissue samples from 285 participants, researchers hope to identify which bacteria are linked to long-term inflammation. The goal is t…

This study looks at the genes of 1,200 adults to find out why some people get chronic sinusitis. Participants must have a CT scan showing either normal sinuses or sinus disease. The goal is to identify genetic variations linked to the condition, which could lead to better underst…

This study tests whether giving patients an information sheet during a doctor's visit for a respiratory infection (like bronchitis, sinusitis, or sore throat) can lower antibiotic prescribing and improve communication. About 1,100 adults in Danish general practices will either re…

This study aims to see if a special cat allergen extract (AP Cat) can cause hay fever symptoms when sprayed into the nose of people with cat allergies. Twenty volunteers—some allergic to cats, some not—will receive the extract and have their symptoms and allergy markers measured.…

This study is testing a tiny camera called micro OCT that can take detailed pictures of cells inside the lungs and nose. Researchers want to see if it works well in people with cystic fibrosis and other lung conditions. The goal is to eventually use this imaging to detect early d…

This study is testing a new web-based tool designed to help people with chronic sinusitis make better decisions about their treatment, including whether to have surgery. About 50 patients from USC clinics will use the tool or receive standard information. Researchers will measure…

This study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the brain, such as Parkinson's disease and different types of dementia. Researchers will follow 500 adults with symptoms of these conditions over time, using brain scans and genetic tests to see how the diseases progress. T…

This study looks at 200 people with a narrow upper jaw who are getting a palate expander. Researchers want to see if the angle of the premolars on X-rays can predict how much the jaw will widen. The goal is to better understand the treatment process, not to test a new therapy.