WithdrawnNot Applicable

Lateral Crural Strut Graft vs Bone-Anchored Suspension for Treatment of Lateral Nasal Wall Insufficiency

Stopped: Not able to enroll patient

United States0Started 2016-11

Plain-language summary

Lateral nasal wall insufficiency is a source of nasal obstruction which plagues many people as the sidewall of the nose collapses due to negative pressure and structural weaknesses of the nose. Bone anchored suture suspension is used by many surgeons to treat it, and involves anchoring the nasal sidewall to the bony rim below the eye. Lateral crura strut graft is another well described and universally used technique involves strengthening lateral crus of lower lateral cartilage of the nose with piece of cartilage. This study aims to compare the two well known and universally used treatments to each other. Based on expert opinions these procedures are both safe and efficient but given lack of randomized clinical trials comparing these 2 techniques, it is difficult to extrapolate which procedure is superior.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Eligible subjects with be healthy, adults with lateral nasal wall collapse with or without septal deviation, turbinate hypertrophy, or narrowed internal nasal valve. They must have failed prior medical management with topical nasal steroid or topical or oral antihistamines. They must be able to read, sign, and demonstrate understanding of the research protocol, including agreement to randomization for treatment of their lateral nasal wall collapse Exclusion Criteria: * All subjects shall be excluded with evidence or history of prior rhinoplasty, immunocompromise, smokers, chronic sinusitis, history of radiation to the head and neck, septal perforation, granulomatous disease, or pregnancy.

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

NOSE (Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation)score change from baseline to 12 months post op

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03131115

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-11

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