Evaluation of the Middle Turbinate Implant for Affixing the Middle Turbinate to the Nasal Septum (MTI)

August 21, 2012 updated by: ENTrigue Surgical, Inc.

A Prospective, Non-Randomized, Limited-Use Evaluation of the Middle Turbinate Implant for Affixing the Middle Turbinate to the Nasal Septum

The purpose of this study is to determine the functional performance of the Middle Turbinate Implant (MTI). The MTI will be used in all patients requiring endoscopic sinus surgery in which the Principal Investigator determines clinical relevance.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

18

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New Jersey
      • Sewell, New Jersey, United States, 08080
        • Becker Nose and Sinus Center
    • Texas
      • Boerne, Texas, United States, 78006
        • Texas Sinus Center
      • College Station, Texas, United States, 77845
        • Texas ENT and Allergy
      • San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229
        • San Antonio Ear, Nose and Throat Research

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subject is between the ages of 18 and 65 years and will be receiving endoscopic sinus surgery.
  • Subject is able to provide a signed informed consent form.
  • Subject will agree to comply with all study-related procedures.

  • Subject is not pregnant at this time by confirmation of one of the following:

    • Subject is male
    • Subject not of child bearing age
    • Subject is surgically sterile
    • Subject is not pregnant per negative hCG test
    • Subject does not plan on becoming pregnant and is not breast feeding during the course of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Subject does not meet inclusion criteria.
  • Presence of non-viable tissue at the implantation site.
  • History of septal perforation.
  • History of polyps.
  • Presence of concha bullosa.
  • Subject is currently using CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) for sleep apnea.
  • Subject is participating in a clinical trial which could affect the healing of the middle turbinate.
  • Subject has uncontrolled diabetes.

  • Subject is a:

    • smoker
    • severe drug abuser
    • severe alcohol abuser
  • Subject has an autoimmune disease deemed clinically significant by the Principal Investigator.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Middle Turbinate Implant
Subjects to receive Middle Turbinate Implant
Device: Middle Turbinate Implant
Middle Turbinate Implant placement at time of surgery and follow ups.
Other Names:
  • MTI

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Functional performance of the MTI
Time Frame: 1 month
1 month

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Visual tissue reaction to the Middle Turbinate Implant
Time Frame: 1 month
1 month

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

ENTrigue Surgical, Inc.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Ronald B Kuppersmith, MD, Texas ENT and Allergy

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 8, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 23, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 21, 2012

Last Verified

August 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CSA2008-02

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