Sesame oil spray may soothe sinus surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT06437717
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a nanoemulsified sesame oil nasal spray can improve symptoms and healing after sinus surgery in people with chronic sinusitis. Sixty patients used different nasal solutions after surgery, and researchers measured symptom scores and endoscopic healing. The goal is to find a better, natural option for post-operative care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nanoemulsified sesame oil
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, natural option to ease symptoms and speed healing after sinus surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Sesame oil can cause allergic reactions in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahliya, 35511, Egypt
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