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Basal Instincts: Towards Better Understanding of Basal Cell Function in Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Summary
During this project, the investigators want to explore in vitro changes in basal cells and the crosstalk with residing immune cells as potential pathogenic mechanisms in CRSwNP vs healthy controls by using surgically resected patient samples.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2023-12-19
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2024-03-22
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Conchotomy, aesthetic nose surgery or functional endoscopic sinus operation
Conchotomy involves the reduction or removal of hypertrophic nasal turbinates, aesthetic nose surgery is a surgical procedure that aims to enhance the appearance of the nose, while functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a minimally invasive procedure focused on treating sinus conditions by removing obstructions and improving sinus drainage.
Locations (1)
Peter Hellings
Leuven, Belgium