Nose shape linked to allergies in kids?

NCT ID NCT06139185

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Federico II University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examined 69 children aged 6 to 14 to see if a deviated nasal septum (a crooked wall inside the nose) is linked to allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Researchers compared kids with and without the deviation using allergy tests, nasal samples, and quality-of-life questionnaires. The goal was to understand if this common anatomical variation increases the risk of developing allergies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If this study finds a link, it could help doctors identify children at higher risk for allergic rhinitis and guide earlier diagnosis or treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It only shows association, not cause, and results may not apply to non-Caucasian children.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

allergic rhinitis Rhinitis, Allergic

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

RHINITIS, ALLERGIC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Department of Traslational Medical Science - University of Naples Federico II

Naples, 80131, Italy
University of Naples Federico II

Naples, Italy

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