Nasal spray aims to ease sinus pain fast
NCT ID NCT01684540
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether Ectoin nasal spray helps relieve symptoms of acute sinusitis compared to another medication (Sinupret forte). 66 adults used the spray or took the other drug for 14 days. Doctors checked symptoms at day 7 and day 14, and patients kept a daily diary. The goal was to see if the spray reduces sinus pain and improves quality of life.
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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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Dr. med. Georg Krueckels
Aachen, Germany
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Dr. med. Martin Sondermann
Aachen, Germany
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Dr. med. Norbert Pasch
Aachen, Germany
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Dr. med. Wilhelm Schuetz
Jülich, Germany
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Peter Hinterkausen
Cologne, Germany
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Taufik Shahab
Cologne, Germany
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