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Does adding turbinate reduction to septoplasty improve breathing?
NCT ID NCT07731152
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two surgical approaches for people with a deviated nasal septum that causes persistent nasal blockage. One group receives septoplasty alone, while the other receives septoplasty plus inferior turbinate reduction. The study measures symptom improvement using a standard nose score and airflow tests to see if the combined procedure offers better results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgery to straighten the nasal septum, with or without reducing the turbinates
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help determine whether adding turbinate reduction to septoplasty provides better relief from nasal obstruction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries standard risks like bleeding, infection, or scarring.
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