Sugar alcohol rinse could soothe sinus pain in cystic fibrosis
NCT ID NCT05531630
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether rinsing the nose with a xylitol solution can reduce sinus symptoms in adults with cystic fibrosis. Participants will use both xylitol and standard saline rinses at different times to compare effects. The goal is to see if xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol, offers better relief for chronic sinusitis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Xylitol
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease chronic sinus symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Xylitol rinses may not work better than standard saline.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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KU Leuven
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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