๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2024-12-18

Olfactory Outcomes of Dupilumab Treatment for Nasal Polyposis (NCT04869436)

The 'Real World' Olfactory Outcomes Treating Nasal Polyposis With Dupilumab

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Phase4 ๐Ÿ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The study aims to investigate the olfactory TDI score (Threshold, Discrimination, Identification) using the Sniffin' sticks test for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) on dupilumab. Twenty-seven adult patients will be followed up during the treatment with dupilumab on three visits to the Otolaryngology Clinic (Baseline, 3 months and 6 months). The primary endpoint will be the TDI score. Nasal polyp score, Quality of Olfactory Disorders - negative symptoms (QOD-NS symptom scores), SNOT-22 will be secondary endpoints.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: St. Joseph's Health Care โ€” London, Ontario

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • St. Joseph's Health Care โ€” London, Ontario

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (519) 646-6100

Email: cristian.dihel@sjhc.london.on.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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