Chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps. Chronic sinusitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: The treatment protocol is based on a similar study by Ansari et al. in 2012. Ultrasound therapy will be performed by a physiotherapist using the same device, 3 days a week, for 10
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals aged 18 to 65 Diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis by an otolaryngologist according to criteria published by the Rhinosinusitis Group and approved by the American Academy of Otolaryngology Positive CT scan result People with vitamin D levels less than 30 ng/ml
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Active malignancy in the head/neck area Active infection or abscess in the frontal and maxillary sinuses Recent facial injury or fracture in the maxillary sinus and frontal area within the past six months Having electronic devices implanted near the head and neck area Previous surgery on the frontal and maxillary sinuses Taking vitamin D supplements in the past six months Use of corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs in the past six months Extreme obesity or anatomical variants that prevent proper ultrasound application in that area
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Serum vitamin D level (25(OH)D). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 24 hours after the last treatment session. Method of measurement: To measure serum vitamin D levels, the ECLIA method will be used to measure blood levels.;Severity of clinical symptoms. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and the tenth session. Method of measurement: Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| C reactive protein. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study (before the intervention) and 24 hours after the tenth session. Method of measurement: Blood test. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactBita Azmayesh Saravani
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed