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Could untreated enlarged adenoids bend the nasal septum in teens?

NCT ID NCT07816042

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First seen Sep 11, 2026 · Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Summary

Researchers at Assiut University are studying whether long-standing untreated enlarged adenoids are linked to nasal septum deviation in adolescents aged 10 to 18. The adenoids are immune tissues at the back of the nose that can stay enlarged and block airflow. The study will compare clinical exams and imaging scans from 50 teens with chronic nasal obstruction symptoms like mouth breathing and snoring. The goal is to see if the size and presence of enlarged adenoids relate to the degree of septum deviation.

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What this could lead to
If a link exists, doctors could pay closer attention to enlarged adenoids in teenagers and consider earlier treatment to prevent nasal septum problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study of 50 adolescents at one center, so it can only show an association, not prove that adenoids cause septum deviation. Findings may not apply to other age groups or settings.

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

patients with chronic nasal obstruction

Ages

10 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 10 to18 years. Both sexes. Adolescents with long standing untreated adenoid hypertrophy. Presence of symptoms suggestive of chronic nasal obstruction, such as mouth breathing, nasal obstruction, or snoring Exclusion Criteria: * Previous adenoidectomy or nasal surgery. History of significant nasal trauma or nasal fracture. Congenital craniofacial anomalies. Chronic sinonasal diseases that may independently cause significant nasal obstruction. Patients who disagreed to participate in the study

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