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The Efficacy Of Rhinophototherapy Compared To Intranasal Corticosteroids On The Nasal Mucosa
Sponsor: National University of Malaysia
Summary
The aim of this study to compare the efficacy of Rhinophototherapy to Intranasal Corticosteroids on the the nasal mucosa of allergic rhinitis patients. The main question to answer is: Does intranasal phototherapy reduce inflammation in the tissue biopsy of the inferior turbinate mucosa compared to intranasal steroids? The hypothesis for this study is Intranasal phototherapy will reduce mucosal inflammation without mucosal damage and is comparable to intranasal steroids in allergic rhinitis patients
Official title: The Efficacy Of Rhinophototherapy Compared To Intranasal Corticosteroids On The Nasal Mucosa Of Allergic Rhinitis Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
35
Start Date
2023-07-04
Completion Date
2024-11-10
Last Updated
2026-05-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Rhinophototherapy
Intranasal rhinophotometer to be used at home for 4.5 minutes three times daily for 14 days
Nasonex Nasal Spray
50mcg/dose, 2 sprays each nostril (morning or evening) once daily for 14 days
Locations (1)
Otorhinolaryngology Department, Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, UKM Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras
Kuala Lumpur, Cheras, Malaysia