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NCT07125586
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Real-Time Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Nasal Polyps Using High-Sensitivity Spectroscopy

Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

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Summary

Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a common condition causing nasal congestion, discharge, and reduced sense of smell, seriously affecting patients' quality of life. A subtype called eosinophilic CRSwNP (eCRSwNP) is difficult to treat and often recurs after surgery. Currently, diagnosing this subtype requires tissue samples after surgery, which delays treatment decisions and may lead to unnecessary surgeries. Our research team has developed a new, non-invasive diagnostic system using advanced spectral technology to detect a natural fluorescence marker inside eosinophils (a type of immune cell) in nasal polyps. This system can quickly identify eCRSwNP before surgery by shining a safe light on the nasal tissue and analyzing the fluorescence signals. This study aims to evaluate how accurate and safe this real-time diagnostic system is in clinical practice. If successful, it will help doctors choose better personalized treatments, reduce unnecessary surgeries, lower recurrence rates, and ultimately improve patients' lives.

Official title: Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of a Real-time Typing Diagnosis System for Eosinophilic Nasal Polyps Based on High-sensitivity Spectroscopy Technology

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 65 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

353

Start Date

2025-08-26

Completion Date

2028-06-01

Last Updated

2025-12-30

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

High-Sensitivity Spectroscopy with Autofluorescence for eCRSwNP Diagnosis

This intervention employs a non-invasive diagnostic procedure using a high-sensitivity spectroscopy system with autofluorescence to identify eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (eCRSwNP). A specialized thin probe, guided by an endoscopic light source, contacts nasal polyp tissue to emit a proprietary wavelength laser light, exciting fluorescent substances (primarily flavin adenine dinucleotide, FAD). The probe captures autofluorescence signals at a specific emission wavelength, and signal intensity analysis distinguishes eosinophilic from non-eosinophilic polyps in real-time. Unlike invasive histopathological diagnosis via biopsy or surgery, this method enables rapid preoperative typing. Conducted once at the initial visit, results are validated against post-biopsy/surgical histopathology (gold standard) to assess diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity ≥90%, specificity ≥85%). Safety is monitored for adverse events like mucosal irritation or bleeding within 24 hours.

Locations (1)

Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University

Qingdao, Shandong, China