Sinus surgery showdown: crushing vs cutting for a common nose problem
NCT ID NCT06687629
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at two methods to treat concha bullosa, a condition where the middle turbinate in the nose is enlarged and can block sinuses. 62 adults with chronic sinusitis were randomly assigned to have the turbinate crushed or partially removed during sinus surgery. After one year, the researchers checked symptoms and healing to see which method caused fewer problems like scar tissue or the turbinate refilling.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- concha bullosa crushing or resection (procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If crushing works better, it could become the preferred, less invasive way to treat concha bullosa during sinus surgery, reducing complications like adhesions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 62 patients. Crushing might not last and the turbinate could refill. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Helsinki University Hospital Ear Clinic
Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00130, Finland
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