CompletedPhase 2/3

Spreader Graft and Lateral Crural Overlay Technique in Rhinoplasty

Iran50 participantsStarted 2012-02

Plain-language summary

Most of the studies performed to compare the present techniques of rhinoplasty have been based on the clinical examination and change of postoperative complaints that cannot be very precise in evaluating the advantages of one technique over another. Therefore, in this study the investigators are going to compare the efficacy of spreader graft and lateral crural overlay techniques by an objective method, rhinomanometry.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Candidates of rhinoplasty * Willingness to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Having structural problems such as nasal obstruction * History of the deformity requiring rhinoplasty of the deviated septum * Hardening surgery * New clinical conditions or a change in therapeutic technique * Unwillingness to continue participating in the study * Having no access to subjects after the operation

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Nasal flow

Timeframe: Up to 3 months

Nasal resistance

Timeframe: Up to 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01852643

SponsorIsfahan University of Medical Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-10

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