CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Extraesophageal Reflux on Inferior Nasal Turbinates Hypertrophy

Czechia, Slovakia160 participantsStarted 2020-10-15

Plain-language summary

The study examines the severity of extraesophageal reflux using oropharyngeal pH monitoring in patients with varying degrees of lower turbinates hypertrophy.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * age 18-80 years * patients indicated for oropharyngeal pH-metry (Restech) with suspected extraesophageal reflux * patients with 2nd - 4th degree hypertrophy of the lower turbinates (according to Camacho Classification) Exclusion Criteria: * patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps * patients who have had an acute upper respiratory tract infection in the last 8 weeks * patients after previous surgery in the nasal cavity and nasopharynx * patients after radiotherapy in the head and neck area * non tolerance of pH catheter

What they're measuring

Severity of extraesophageal reflux using oropharyngeal pH monitoring

Timeframe: 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04581174

SponsorUniversity Hospital Ostrava

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-09-30

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