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Could climate anxiety be making your sinusitis worse?

NCT ID NCT07119879

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sinai University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether anxiety about climate change is linked to worse sinusitis symptoms and lower quality of life in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis. Researchers will ask about 134 adults to complete questionnaires measuring sinus symptoms, quality of life, and climate change anxiety. The goal is to see if these factors are connected, which could help shape future care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could point toward psychological support as part of managing chronic sinusitis, especially as climate concerns grow.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all people with sinusitis, and the results depend on self-reported data.

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Study facts

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Participants

134 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study targets adult individuals (aged ≥18 years) residing in Egypt who have self-reported or medically diagnosed Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) with symptom duration of at least 12 weeks. Participants were required to read and understand Arabic in order to complete a structured online questionnaire. Recruitment was conducted electronically through convenience sampling via social media and academic platforms.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Participants must meet all of the following: Adults aged 18 years or older Self-reported or clinically diagnosed with Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) with symptoms lasting ≥12 weeks Able to read and understand Arabic Able to complete the online questionnaire independently Provided informed consent prior to participation Exclusion Criteria Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following: Diagnosis of severe psychiatric or psychological disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) History of major chronic illnesses that may confound outcomes (e.g., cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic neurological disease) Recent nasal or sinus surgery within the past 3 months Incomplete survey responses that prevent data analysis Participants under 18 years of age

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic rhinosinusitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) Climate change anxiety Quality of life impairment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sinai university

    Cairo, 44511, Egypt

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