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The Efficacy Of Rhinophototherapy Compared To Intranasal Corticosteroids On The Nasal Mucosa

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Last updated:26th Jun 2023
Status: NOT YET RECRUITING
Identifier: NCT05919316
The Efficacy Of Rhinophototherapy Compared To Intranasal Corticosteroids On The Nasal Mucosa


ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05919316

Sponsor: National University of Malaysia
Information provided by: National University of Malaysia (Responsible Party)
Last Update Posted: 2023-06-27

Brief Summary:
The aim of this study to compare the efficacy of Rhinophototherapy to Intranasal Corticosteroids on the the nasal mucosa of allergic rhinitis patients. The main question to answer is: Does intranasal phototherapy reduce inflammation in the tissue biopsy of the inferior turbinate mucosa compared to intranasal steroids?
The hypothesis for this study is Intranasal phototherapy will reduce mucosal inflammation without mucosal damage and is comparable to intranasal steroids in allergic rhinitis patients

Detailed Description:
There are several specific objectives for this study:
  1. To subjectively and objectively compare the efficacy of intranasal phototherapy and intranasal corticosteroids in treating allergic rhinitis via assessment of rhinomanometry, peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) and visual analogue scale(VAS) score.
  2. To determine mucosal inflammatory cells changes (eosinophils, neutrophils, mast cells) between patients treated with intranasal rhinophototherapy and intranasal corticosteroids.
  3. To determine mucosal damage (fibrosis, mucosal ulceration , squamous metaplasia) between patients treated with intranasal rhinophototherapy and intranasal corticosteroids.

Patients who meet the criteria to join the study will be randomized in a single-blinded manner(investigator). Patients will be given information about the study and consent form, patients will be randomized to 2 treatment group (rhinophototherapy and Nasonex nasal spray). Patients will be evaluated before and after treatment in two weeks time.

Official Title:
The Efficacy Of Rhinophototherapy Compared To Intranasal Corticosteroids On The Nasal Mucosa Of Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Intervention / Treatment:
- Device: Rhinophototherapy
- Drug: Nasonex Nasal Spray

Category Value
Study Start (Estimated) 2023-07-04
Primary Completion (Estimated) 2024-04-30
Study Completion (Estimated) 2024-04-30
Enrollment (Estimated) 40
Study Type Interventional
Phase Not Applicable
Other Study ID Numbers

GGPM-2022-028


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