New nasal implant aims to prevent scarring after sinus surgery

NCT ID NCT07027267

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

Summary

This study tests a small, dissolvable implant called TurbAlign that is placed in the nose during sinus surgery. The goal is to keep the middle turbinate from shifting and causing scarring that blocks airflow. Fifty adults having sinus surgery will receive the implant and be followed for 8 weeks to see if it prevents complications.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
TurbAlign bioabsorbable implant
What this could lead to
If successful, this implant could reduce the need for additional surgeries by preventing nasal scarring after sinus procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The implant is new and its long-term benefits are unproven.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Houston Methodist ENT Specialists

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • LSU Health Science Center

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71130, United States

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005, United States

  • Rush University Medical Center

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • Tandem Clinical Research

    Marrero, Louisiana, 70072, United States