Radiofrequency and hypertrophic inferior turbinate outfracture in rhinoplasty patients

Comparing the effectiveness of two methods of radiofrequency and outfracture of the hypertrophic inferior turbinate in improving the breathing of rhinoplasty patients in Al-Zahra and Kashani hospitals.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20230303057601N1

Enrollment

Registered

2023-03-10

Start date

2023-03-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-04-03

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Conditions

Inferior turbinate hypertrophy and rhinoplasty. Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: radiofrequency in treatment of hypertrophic inferior turbinate. Intervention 2: Intervention group: outfracture treatment.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed consent Candidate for rhinoplasty Hypertrophic inferior turbinate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Underlying diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, coagulative disorders BMI over 35

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life and symptoms. Timepoint: Before and 1 and 3 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Snott 22 questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFaeze Keshtkar

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

dr_f1990@yahoo.com+98 31 3668 0048

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026