Chronic Sinusitis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the genetics of chronic sinusitis and identify genes involved in chronic sinusitis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Chicago
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Age\> 18 years * Diagnosis of chronic sinusitis or normal sinuses (with verification by imaging.) You must have a recent CT scan showing either normal sinuses or the presence of sinus disease.
Exclusion criteria
* Genetic or acquired immunodeficiency * Ciliary dyskinesia * Cystic fibrosis * Autoimmune disease * Cancer of the sinuses
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Association of genetic variation with CRS disease status | Adult age |
Countries
United States
Contacts
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORJayant Pinto, MD
University of Chicago
Outcome results
None listed