Peak nasal inspiratory flow changes during steroid course for CRSwNP

  • Research type

    Research Study

  • Full title

    Comparison of subjective symptoms with objective measurements of nasal airflow as assessment of efficacy of nasal medical polypectomy with oral steroids in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP)

  • IRAS ID

    322022

  • Contact name

    Rasads Misirovs

  • Contact email

    rasads.misirovs@nhs.scot

  • Sponsor organisation

    Tayside Medical Science Centre

  • Duration of Study in the UK

    3 years, 5 months, 25 days

  • Research summary

    The aim of this study is to determine optimal length of systemic or oral corticosteroids (SCS) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) with the help of using peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) measurements. Currently, there is no consensus on the length and the dose of SCS used to treat exacerbation of CRSwNP. PNIF measurements is an objective indicator of therapy effectiveness in patients with CRSwNP. Patients’ demographic, relevant past medical history and results of blood tests performed in standard clinical practice will be analysed to assess their role in predicting therapeutical effectiveness of SCS.

  • REC name

    London - City & East Research Ethics Committee

  • REC reference

    23/PR/0293

  • Date of REC Opinion

    20 Mar 2023

  • REC opinion

    Favourable Opinion