Observational study on managing sinonasal and skull-base tumors
Official title: Prospective Observational Study of Sinonasal and Skull-base Tumours Management in a Tertiary Referral Otorhinolaryngology Service
Run by University Medical Centre Ljubljana · NCT05607888 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how patients with sinonasal and skull-base tumors are treated and what their experiences are, to help improve care for these conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Medical Centre Ljubljana Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ljubljana, Ljubljana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05607888 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study include patients diagnosed with sinonasal and/or skull-base cancer or sinonasal diseases that extend into the skull base.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with lateral skull-base disease primarily originating in the temporal bone and without central skull-base involvement may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational prospective study aims to describe the epidemiology, management, and outcomes of patients with sinonasal and skull-base pathologies at a tertiary otorhinolaryngology referral center. It seeks to understand the caseload of these conditions, the results of their management, the epidemiological characteristics of the patients, and their quality of life. By analyzing these factors, the study hopes to improve the management of sinonasal and skull-base diseases and provide valuable insights for comparison with other centers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding and management of sinonasal and skull-base tumors, potentially leading to improved patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While sinonasal and skull-base tumors are rare, similar studies have provided valuable insights into their management, suggesting that this approach could yield beneficial results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * sinonasal and/or skull-base cancer * sinonasal disease expanding through the skull-base * the patient's written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * lateral skull-base disease primarily originating in the temporal bone and without central skull-base involvement
Where it's running
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University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Domen Vozel, MD, PhD
- Email: domen.vozel@kclj.si
- Phone: +38641747865
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.