Microarray Analysis of Sinus Samples From Patients With and Without Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

The purpose of this study is to compare the bacteria, fungi, and viruses that are present in the sinuses of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis to patients without sinus disease using a new technology, called a microarray, that will allow more accurate identification of microorganisms than current laboratory methods.

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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age 18 years or older
History of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)
Impaired CRS-specific quality of life
Evidence of sinus disease on a CT scan

Exclusion criteria

Control patients with any evidence of CRS by history, survey, or imaging criteria

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Other

Registry information

Important dates

First posted: Feb 19, 2009
Registry last updated: Feb 19, 2009

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