Patient-reported outcomes and complications after structural rhinoplasty with septal extension grafts
Patient-Reported Outcomes and Complications Following Structural Rhinoplasty Using Septal Extension Grafts: A Prospective Cohort Study
This project will track adults having their first structural rhinoplasty with a septal extension graft to see how their symptoms, satisfaction, and any complications change over the first six months after surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cumhuriyet University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sivas, Sivas) |
| Trial ID | NCT07531810 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This single-center prospective observational cohort will enroll consecutive adults undergoing primary structural rhinoplasty with septal extension grafts, all performed by the same surgical team using a standardized structural approach. Validated patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and clinical findings will be collected preoperatively and at approximately 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. The study will document postoperative complications and clinical signs such as tip stiffness, palpable grafts, columellar deviation, and the need for revision surgery. Investigators will correlate changes in PROM scores with clinical findings to better define patient-centered outcomes after SEG-based tip support.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 and older planning a primary structural rhinoplasty with a septal extension graft who can complete questionnaires and attend follow-up visits are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing revision rhinoplasty, concurrent major craniofacial procedures, or those unable to complete preoperative PROMs or attend follow-ups are unlikely to benefit from the study's findings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help surgeons choose techniques that improve patient satisfaction and reduce complications after structural rhinoplasty with septal extension grafts.
How similar studies have performed: PROMs have been increasingly used in rhinoplasty and smaller or retrospective reports exist, but prospective longitudinal data specifically focused on septal extension grafts are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Undergoing primary structural rhinoplasty with septal extension graft * Able to understand and complete patient-reported outcome questionnaires (PROMs) * Willing to participate and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous nasal surgery (revision rhinoplasty) * Undergoing concomitant major craniofacial procedures * Missing preoperative PROM data * Unable to complete postoperative follow-up assessments
Where this trial is running
Sivas, Sivas
- Sivas Cumhuriyet University — Sivas, Sivas, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Murat Çelik, Assistant Professor — Cumhuriyet University
- Study coordinator: Murat Çelik, Assistant Professor
- Email: mucetr@gmail.com
- Phone: +905546902104
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.