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Sinonasal Gas Exchange Dynamics

NCT01671098 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 12

Last updated 2015-08-20

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Summary

Sinonasal gas exchange is facilitated by the unique anatomy and topography of the sinonasal interface that represents a collection of airfoils creating an aerodynamic structure. The airflow during respiration generates positive and negative pressures that power the gas exchange between the sinuses and the nose. Major surgical alteration of the interface reduces the rate and velocity of the exchange. Minimally invasive procedures aimed at preserving the natural anatomy, topography and aerodynamic configuration of the interface will have negligible effects on sinonasal gas exchange.

Conditions

  • Sinusitis

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Anil A Gungor, MD · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-08-31
Primary Completion
2015-08-31
Completion
2015-08-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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