Understanding chronic rhinosinusitis and its effects on patients
Chronic Rhinosinusitis Integrative Studies Program 2 (CRISP2)
['FUNDING_P01'] · NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO · NIH-10671609
This study is looking at how chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects people in different ways and how it might be connected to other health issues, especially lung diseases, so that we can find better treatments and create new tests to help manage the condition more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10671609 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
The Chronic Rhinosinusitis Integrative Studies Program 2 (CRISP2) investigates the complex mechanisms behind chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and how these mechanisms affect patient experiences and outcomes. By collaborating with experts in various fields, the program aims to identify different disease patterns and their links to other health conditions, particularly lung diseases. Patients will be involved in studies that explore how CRS manifests differently in individuals and how these differences can inform better treatment strategies. The research also seeks to develop new tests that can be used in outpatient settings to assess the disease more effectively.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis, particularly those experiencing comorbid lung conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with acute sinusitis or those without a diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding chronic diseases through integrated approaches, suggesting that this program's methodology could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KATO, ATSUSHI — NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY AT CHICAGO
- Study coordinator: KATO, ATSUSHI
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.