Scientists probe immune Molecule's role in stuffy nose disease
NCT ID NCT05672030
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how a molecule called IL-5 affects different cells in the sinuses of people with nasal polyps and a related condition called aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease. Researchers analyzed tissue samples from 30 participants to understand how IL-5 contributes to immune problems. The goal was to learn more about the disease, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
AERD, CRSwNP, healthy controls undergoing planned elective sinus surgery.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * AERD, CRSwNP, healthy controls Exclusion Criteria: * Not on any systemic steroids or respiratory biologics at time of surgery
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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