Surgery for severe nasal polyps in chronic sinusitis

Clinical Evaluation of Primary Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery Grade 6 (Draf III) in Patients With Moderate to Severe Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Polyps

NA · Tanta University · NCT05979662

This study is testing if a specific type of sinus surgery can help people with severe nasal polyps and chronic sinusitis feel better and reduce the chances of polyps coming back.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorTanta University (other)
Locations2 sites (Tanta, El-Gharbia and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05979662 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of endoscopic frontal sinus surgery (Draf III) in patients suffering from moderate to severe eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. The primary focus is on measuring the recurrence of polyps post-surgery using an endoscopic polyp score, while secondary outcomes include assessing overall sinus health through Lund MacKay scores, quality of life via SNOT-22, and the need for corticosteroids after the procedure. The study aims to provide insights into surgical outcomes for a condition that significantly impacts patients' quality of life.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with moderate to severe eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps who have not responded to medical treatments.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications for general anesthesia, those under 18 years old, or those with previous sinus surgeries may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this surgery could significantly reduce polyp recurrence and improve the quality of life for patients with severe eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that surgical interventions for chronic rhinosinusitis can lead to improved outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with moderate or severe eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with polyps who failed appropriate medical treatment in the form of antibiotic, systemic and local corticosteroid for 3 months .

Exclusion Criteria:

* Narrow anteroposterior diameter of frontal sinus ostium(1cm or less)
* Patients showing less or highest degree of radiological complexity of surgery on studying the Computed Tomography.
* Any contraindication for general anesthesia.
* Patients below age of 18 years.
* Incomplete follow up
* previous sinus surgery

Where this trial is running

Tanta, El-Gharbia and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Endoscopic Frontal Sinus Surgery, Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps, Draf III, Draf I or IIa

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.