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This study tests a new drug called SX-682 (a tablet) combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in people whose head/neck, salivary gland, or prostate cancer has spread or returned after treatment. The goal is to find the right dose and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About …

This trial asks whether it is safe to skip the routine removal of impacted teeth before radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Half of the participants will have the extraction as usual, while the other half will not. The study will compare the risk of jaw bone damage (o…

This study tests a combination of an experimental drug (ficerafusp alfa), an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), and targeted radiation before surgery for people with advanced head and neck cancer that is HPV-negative. About 45 participants will receive these treatments over several w…

This trial tests whether common antibiotics—amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate—actually reduce symptoms in children aged 2 to 12 with acute sinusitis. About 1,100 children are randomly assigned to one of the two antibiotics or a placebo, and parents track daily symptoms. The …

This study looks at how well the chemotherapy drug temozolomide works for people with aggressive pituitary tumors or pituitary cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments like surgery or radiation. Researchers are collecting data from medical records across multiple hospi…

This study compares a new stem-cell-based kit to the standard bone graft surgery for repairing gaps in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft) in children aged 6 to 11 with cleft lip and palate. The kit uses stem cells from baby teeth combined with a special material to help bone grow. Th…

This study compares two surgical techniques to repair a bone gap in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft) in 20 people who missed earlier treatment. One method uses bone from the patient's jaw, the other from the hip. Researchers will measure bone volume and shape after 6 months to see …

This early study tests a new surgical device called the Microtable® Stereotactic System for cochlear implants. The device uses a custom-made frame to guide a drill precisely to the inner ear, potentially making surgery faster, less painful, and better at preserving taste. The stu…

This study tests a new nasal spray for adults with chronic sinusitis. The spray turns into a gel inside the nose and releases three active ingredients: stem cell exosomes to help repair the nasal lining, an antihistamine to reduce inflammation, and an antiviral agent. The goal is…

This early-stage trial tests a nasal spray for adults with chronic sinusitis (without polyps). The spray contains stem cell exosomes to heal the nose lining, an antibiotic to kill bacteria, and an enzyme to break up thick mucus. 108 participants will use the spray twice daily for…

This study tests whether giving a combination of anlotinib (a targeted therapy) and epirubicin (chemotherapy) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the nasal cavity and sinuses. About 76 pa…

This study looks at whether patients with a rare nasal cancer (sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma) can safely avoid radiation after surgery if the tumor was completely removed. About 200 patients will choose either surgery alone or surgery plus radiation, and researchers will tra…

This study tests whether adding metformin gel to a standard bone graft improves bone quality in children aged 8 to 12 with a cleft in the upper jaw (alveolar cleft). 36 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the metformin-enhanced graft or a placebo. The main go…

This phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs (Benmelstobart and Anlotinib) plus targeted radiation (SBRT) in 29 adults with liver cancer that has spread to a few other spots and no longer responds to first-line treatment. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can slow …

This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing bilateral alveolar clefts (gaps in the upper jaw) using bone grafts from the hip. Twenty participants will receive either a solid bone block or loose bone chips. The goal is to see which method provides better bone volume …

This phase 3 trial tests a gel containing povidone-iodine and budesonide that is placed inside the sinuses right after endoscopic sinus surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces inflammation and scarring better than a placebo gel. The study will involve 180 adults with chronic rh…

This study tests whether alternating injections of a steroid (triamcinolone) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can improve mouth opening and reduce burning pain in people with oral submucous fibrosis, a condition that causes stiffness and can lead to cancer. Forty adults with modera…

This study tests a lower dose of radiation (12 Gy in 6 sessions) for people with low-grade B-cell orbital lymphoma, a slow-growing eye cancer. The goal is to see if this dose can control the tumor as well as the standard higher dose (24-25 Gy) while causing fewer long-term side e…

This study tests whether a new eye-tracking device called SONDA can accurately measure visual field loss in people with pituitary tumors. Standard visual field tests require patients to press a button when they see lights, which can be tiring and unreliable. The SONDA test instea…

This study is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can analyze standard MRI brain scans to determine the specific molecular subtype of a child's brain tumor before surgery. The research includes 1,400 children under 18 with suspected brain tumors, using both pas…

This study tests whether a special PET scan (18FET) can find small pituitary tumors that standard MRI scans miss. About 30 adults with suspected hormone-secreting pituitary tumors will receive the scan. If it works, it could help doctors decide on surgery or radiation without nee…

This study tests whether a substance made from a patient's own blood, called platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF), can prevent a serious condition called jawbone death after tooth extraction. The trial will include 40 people at high risk due to past radiation or certain medications. Half…

This study compares two types of virtual reality (VR) during common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. One group will watch calming scenery, while the other plays an interactive puzzle game. Researchers want to see which better reduces pain and anxiety. The study will includ…

This study tests whether applying bee venom to the face using ultrasound can ease chronic sinusitis symptoms. Thirty adults with sinusitis will either get bee venom phonophoresis or standard care (decongestants and saline rinses). Researchers will measure changes in symptom sever…

This study looks at how well RHINOSEDAL works for people aged 8 and older with a stuffy nose caused by colds, allergies, or sinus issues. About 126 participants will use the treatment as prescribed and report their symptoms over 6 days. The goal is to see if it provides meaningfu…

This study aims to see if online speech therapy works as well as face-to-face sessions for children aged 5 to 11 with repaired cleft palate. Sixty-four children will receive 30-minute speech therapy twice a week for 10 weeks, either online or in person. Researchers will measure i…

This study compares two ways to give steroid medicine to people with chronic sinusitis who have lost their sense of smell due to blocked nasal passages. One group will get standard steroid spray, while the other gets steroid drops placed directly where smell happens. The goal is …

This study tests if a nebulized steroid (budesonide) delivered via the NasoNeb device is safe and effective for chronic rhinosinusitis. 50 adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to receive either nebulized budesonide or a standard steroid lavage. The main goal is to …

This study looks at how well a saltwater (saline) nasal spray works and how safe it is for infants and toddlers aged 3 months to 4 years with stuffy noses from colds, flu, or allergies. About 83 children will use the spray for up to 14 days, and parents will report symptom change…

This study tests whether teaching speech and language skills to infants with unrepaired cleft palate can improve their communication before palate repair surgery. Two hundred infants aged 6 to 10 months will join weekly coaching sessions with their families. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether adding magnesium sulfate or lidocaine to a standard sedative (dexmedetomidine) better prevents coughing after functional endoscopic sinus surgery. Coughing after this surgery can cause bleeding and slow recovery. About 102 adults will be randomly assigned…

This observational study looks at whether children aged 3 months to 16 years are more likely to complete their full course of antibiotics when prescribed at a primary care clinic versus a hospital emergency department. Researchers surveyed parents by phone after treatment ended t…

This study looks at different presurgical treatments for infants born with cleft lip and palate. These treatments help shape the mouth and nose before surgery. Researchers will compare how well each approach works, how many clinic visits are needed, and how much burden it places …

This study looks at how a standard laryngoscope blade (Macintosh) works during breathing tube placement in 100 adults with normal mouth opening. The goal is to gather measurements that may later help doctors manage patients with restricted mouth opening from submucous fibrosis. R…

This study looks at how to safely place a breathing tube in people with acromegaly, a condition that can cause changes in the face and airway. It compares two methods: direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy. The goal is to find which method gives a better view of the airway a…

This study observes 150 infants and toddlers having cleft lip or palate repair to understand how often breathing complications occur and what factors increase risk. Researchers will use standard airway scoring tools to see if they can predict problems like laryngospasm or low oxy…

This study looks at whether giving patients clear, standardized instructions before and after pituitary surgery can improve their recovery. Researchers will compare hospital stay length, complication rates, and unplanned readmissions in 102 adults having elective surgery. The goa…

This early-phase trial tests an artificial intelligence system that watches live video from pituitary tumor surgeries performed through the nose. The AI identifies anatomy, instruments, and surgical steps, displaying its analysis on tablets for the surgical team (not the lead sur…

This study looks at chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, a condition causing long-term nasal congestion and breathing problems. Researchers will measure inflammation markers and examine nasal tissue from 10 adults using a steroid spray (budesonide). The goal is to better understa…

This study will use MRI scans to see how well the palate and throat muscles work after a special surgery for cleft palate repair. The surgery uses a piece of cheek muscle to close the gap and aims to improve speech. Ten people who have not had early treatment will get the surgery…

This study looks at how many days of bed rest are best after a specific type of brain surgery done through the nose. About 316 adults having this surgery will be placed into groups with different bed rest times (0, 1, 2, or 3 days). The goal is to see which rest period leads to t…

This study looks at whether using a flap from the cheek (FAMM flap) helps bone grow better when repairing a cleft in the gum area. Five people aged 9 to 20 who already had braces to widen the palate will be included. Researchers will use 3D X-rays to measure bone height, width, a…

This study looks at how surgery for a rare brain tumor called craniopharyngioma might change what foods people like, especially fatty and sugary ones. Researchers will compare food preferences of 346 adults who had this surgery with two other groups: people who had a different pi…

This study will test a new way to score CT scans to see how well it measures smell loss in people with central compartment atopic disease (CCAD), a type of nasal allergy. Researchers will compare the new scoring system to the traditional one in 120 participants. The goal is to im…

This study compares two established techniques for placing a TAVI heart valve to see which one better aligns the valve with the patient's own valve openings, reducing the risk of blocking coronary arteries. Forty patients with severe aortic stenosis will be randomly assigned to o…

This study uses CT scans to see how a deviated nasal septum (a crooked wall inside the nose) affects the size of the maxillary sinuses and the chance of developing sinusitis. Researchers will compare the deviated side to the normal side in 120 adults. The goal is to better unders…