Understanding chronic rhinitis in China
Official title: To Elucidate the Epidemiological, Clinical, and Intrinsic Characteristics of Chronic Rhinitis
Run by Tongji Hospital · NCT06370468 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to learn more about chronic rhinitis by gathering information from 30,000 people in China to help improve treatments and prevention strategies.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Tongji Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wuhan, Hubei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 27, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 30, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06370468 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Chinese individuals aged 18 to 70 who have lived in the survey area for at least six months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with recent nasal surgeries, specific nasal conditions, or those residing in specialized facilities 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 study aims to investigate the epidemiological and intrinsic characteristics of chronic rhinitis affecting a significant portion of the Chinese population. It will involve a multicentric survey of 30,000 patients across various regions in China, collecting clinical, demographic, and biological data through questionnaires and nasal examinations. The study seeks to create a national database to better understand the causes and risks associated with chronic rhinitis, ultimately improving treatment and prevention strategies. Biological samples will also be preserved for future analysis to explore the disease's mechanisms.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatments and preventive strategies for chronic rhinitis, benefiting millions of patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on chronic rhinitis, this comprehensive nationwide approach is relatively novel and aims to fill significant gaps in existing research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Chinese aged between 18 and 70 years old who have resided at the survey site for more than 6 months within the 12 months preceding the survey. Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion criteria for questionnaire recipients: ① residents in specialized facilities (e.g., workshops, military barracks, student dormitories, nursing homes); individuals with mental or cognitive disorders (including dementia, aphasia, deafness); Exclusion criteria for nasal examination participants: ① individuals who have undergone sinus or nasal surgery, or diagnosed with sinusitis, nasal polyps, or nasal/nasopharyngeal tumors in the past year; ② patients with cystic fibrosis or primary ciliary dyskinesia; ③ residents in specialized facilities (e.g., workshops, military barracks, student dormitories, nursing homes); individuals with mental or cognitive disorders (including dementia, aphasia, deafness); (5) individuals currently under treatment for newly diagnosed tumors; ⑥ volunteers deemed unsuitable for the study by the research team.
Where it's running
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Tongji Hosptial affiliated to Tongji Medical college of Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Wuhan, Hubei, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zheng Liu — Tongji Hospital
- Study coordinator: Zheng Liu, PI
- Email: zhengliuent@hotmail.com
- Phone: 008618607110505
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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.