Turbinate Cauterization in Pediatric Patients With Nasal Obstruction
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Insomnia Sleep Studies, Other Indications, Pulmonary |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology, Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 3 - 16 |
| Updated: | 2/3/2018 |
| Start Date: | August 2012 |
| End Date: | December 2018 |
| Contact: | Chrisina Baldassari, MD |
| Email: | cristina.baldassari@chkd.org |
| Phone: | 757-668-6200 |
Turbinate Cauterization in Pediatric Patients With Nasal Obstruction A Randomized Prospective Trial
patients will be placed in 2 groups, with or without turbinate cautery ( a surgical method to
reduce the size of the skin covered bones in the nose), at the time of adenoidectomy and
tonsillectomy. It will compare the amount of nasal congestion for each group with the idea
that it will be less if treated with turbinate cauterization. Assessments from baseline to 6
months post procedure will be compared between the two groups.
reduce the size of the skin covered bones in the nose), at the time of adenoidectomy and
tonsillectomy. It will compare the amount of nasal congestion for each group with the idea
that it will be less if treated with turbinate cauterization. Assessments from baseline to 6
months post procedure will be compared between the two groups.
To assess if inferior turbinate cautery improves nasal obstruction in children undergoing
adenotonsillectomy.
adenotonsillectomy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- ages 3-16
- obstructive sleep apnea warranting adenotonsillectomy
- history of daytime nasal obstruction and or mouth breathing
- failed medical treatment with either oral anti-histamine or nasal steroid spray.
- turbinate hypertrophy on Physical Exam defined by >50% obstruction
Exclusion Criteria:
- <3 or >16
- unwillingness to comply with study procedures
- congenital head and neck malformations, genetic syndromes, craniofacial anomalies
- no evidence of turbinate hypertrophy or symptoms of nasal obstruction
- pregnancy or breastfeeding
- bleeding disorders
- current therapy with coumadin or Pradaxa
We found this trial at
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site
601 Children's Lane
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
Norfolk, Virginia 23507
(757) 668-7000
Principal Investigator: Christina Baldassari, MD
Phone: 757-388-6200
Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Children
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