Outcome assessment for rhinosinusitis
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation of outcome assessment for rhinosinusitis in preparation for the MACRO Programme Trial
IRAS ID
216332
Contact name
Carl Philpott
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of East Anglia
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 7 days
Research summary
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common health problem that affects 10% of the population. A recent suite of review papers on CRS have identified a lack of consistent outcome measures for this condition and thus the quality of much of the existing evidence is low, reducing the ability for comparison between and evaluation of existing medical treatments that are available. There is also some discrepancy in the literature between subjective assessments (such as questionnaires) and objective measures (such as airflow readings and smell tests) that can be used as outcome measures. This study will aim to assess which are the most appropriate tests and questionnaires to use for patients with CRS and to get feedback from the participants as to their acceptability in the context of a clinical trial.
REC name
East of England - Essex Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/EE/0020
Date of REC Opinion
24 Jan 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion