Sinus surgery may ease sleep problems in nasal polyp patients

NCT ID NCT03725956

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether endoscopic sinus surgery can improve sleep in people with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. Researchers will measure sleep quality before and after surgery in 30 participants. The goal is to see if removing polyps and opening blocked sinuses helps with sleep disorders like sleep apnea.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

endoscopic sinus surgery

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that sinus surgery helps improve sleep quality in people with nasal polyps and sleep apnea.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery also carries standard risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nasal cavity polyp obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hôpital Claude Huriez, CHU

    RECRUITING

    Lille, France

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