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A Feasibility Study Comparing Head And Neck Endoscopy Procedures In The Upright And Supine Positions


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18 Years
70 Years
Not Enrolling
Both
Comparing Head And Neck Endoscopy in Healthy Patients

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Trial Information

A Feasibility Study Comparing Head And Neck Endoscopy Procedures In The Upright And Supine Positions


Inclusion Criteria:



- Between 18-70 years of age.

- Willing to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Allergy to topical anesthetic nasal spray (lidocaine).

- Patients who currently have or have had head and neck cancer.

- Currently pregnant or lactating; or serious co-morbid illness (e.g., cardiovascular,
pulmonary).

- Psychiatric or addictive disorders which would preclude obtaining informed consent or
adherence to protocol.

- Concurrent illness, which prevents the subject from undergoing endoscopy.

- Disorders of the nasal cavity e.g deviated septum

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic

Outcome Measure:

To compare and assess subject comfort and adequacy of endoscope sightlines during an endoscopy procedure in both the upright and supine positions.

Outcome Time Frame:

4 months

Safety Issue:

No

Principal Investigator

John Cho, MD

Investigator Role:

Principal Investigator

Investigator Affiliation:

University Health Network, Princess Margaret Hospital

Authority:

Canada: Review Ethics Committee

Study ID:

UHN REB 09-0886-AE

NCT ID:

NCT01181362

Start Date:

September 2010

Completion Date:

January 2013

Related Keywords:

  • Comparing Head And Neck Endoscopy in Healthy Patients
  • Endoscopy
  • Head and Neck region
  • Scope

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