Nasal spray aims to ease sinus pain fast
NCT ID NCT01684540
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether Ectoin nasal spray helps relieve symptoms of acute sinusitis compared to another medication (Sinupret forte). 66 adults used the spray or took the other drug for 14 days. Doctors checked symptoms at day 7 and day 14, and patients kept a daily diary. The goal was to see if the spray reduces sinus pain and improves quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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66 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Feb 2012
- Finished
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Aug 2012
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Primary Care Clinic
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female or male individuals ≥ 18 years * Patients with acute Rhinosinusitis which are treated with Ectoin® Rhinitis Nasal Spray or Sinupret forte during the observational period Exclusion Criteria: * Contra indications according to the label
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. med. Georg Krueckels
Aachen, Germany
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Dr. med. Martin Sondermann
Aachen, Germany
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Dr. med. Norbert Pasch
Aachen, Germany
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Dr. med. Wilhelm Schuetz
Jülich, Germany
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Peter Hinterkausen
Cologne, Germany
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Taufik Shahab
Cologne, Germany
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