Randomised controlled trial to compare 2 different methods of nasendoscopic examination of the hypopharynx

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN59426386

Enrollment

100

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2005-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Ear, Nose and Throat: Throat disorder Ear, Nose and Throat Throat disorder

Interventions

Methods of nasendoscopic examination of the hypopharynx 1 vs method 2

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 50-100 outpatients >18 years attending the Otolaryngology clinic suffering a throat disorder that would require an examination of the hypopharynx with a nasendoscope.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Percentage visualisation of 4 subsites: post-cricoid, right and left pyriform fossae & upper oesophagus. Patient discomfort.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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