Can a simple nasal device boost mood and ease congestion?
NCT ID NCT06268730
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using the SinuSonic device—a handheld tool that uses sound and gentle pressure to relieve nasal congestion—could also improve anxiety, depression, and overall well-being in adults with chronic stuffy nose. Sixteen participants used the device for 5 weeks and reported their symptoms. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SinuSonic device (acoustic vibration and oscillating expiratory pressure)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease anxiety and depression linked to chronic nasal congestion.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, terminated study with only 16 participants. Results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The device is already sold over-the-counter, so any benefit is likely modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7160, United States
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