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Point-of-Care Computed Tomography (CT) Chronic Rhinosinusitis Study

NCT00871286 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2012-01-18

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Summary

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether or not computed tomography (CT) scans performed on patients with symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) but without any physical signs of the disease will (1) prove to be less expensive in the treatment and evaluation as compared to current practices, (2) avoid the use of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, and (3) provide a more efficient way to diagnose conditions in patients who have had CRS ruled out as a cause.

The investigators hypothesize that current guidelines, when applied to subjects with symptoms of CRS in the absence of physical signs may be associated with (1) increased unnecessary prescription of antibiotics, (2) delay in further essential workup, and (3) increased overall health care costs.

Conditions

  • Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Pre-treatment Sinus CT Scan

Pre-treatment Sinus CT Scan

PROCEDURE

Post-treatment Sinus CT Scan

Post-treatment Sinus CT Scan

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Rakesh K Chandra, MD · Northwestern University, Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-03-31
Primary Completion
2010-08-31
Completion
2010-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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