Evaluation of an Absorbable Implant for the Treatment of Nasal Valve Collapse (NCT02188589) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of an Absorbable Implant for the Treatment of Nasal Valve Collapse
Germany30 participantsStarted 2014-04
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the safety and feasibility of the INEX Nasal Implant in subjects with moderate to severe nasal valve collapse.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Eligible participants are:
1. Adult patients seeking treatment for nasal obstruction on one or both sides of the nose who are willing to undergo an office-based or intraoperative nasal implant procedure in lieu of alternative treatments (ie, surgical repair or use of an external dilator).
2. Nasal valve collapse (NVC) must be a primary or significant contributor to the subject's nasal obstruction based on clinical presentation, physical examination and nasal endoscopy.
3. Baseline Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) score must be ≥55.
Participants are excluded for the following:
1. Surgical or non-surgical treatment of the nasal valve or rhinoplasty within 12 months before enrollment.
2. Septoplasty, inferior turbinate reduction, or other surgical nasal procedures within 6 months before enrollment.
3. Recurrent nasal infections.
4. Use of intranasal steroids within 2 weeks preimplant and 2 weeks post implantation.
5. Presence of a permanent implant, dilator, or uses an external device in the nasal area.
6. Cancerous or precancerous lesions and/or radiation exposure in the treatment area or chemotherapy within 24 months of the study.
7. Significant bleeding disorders.
8. Significant systemic diseases.
9. Currently using nasal oxygen or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.