Adelmidrol in Chronic Sinusitis (AdeCroS)

June 26, 2026 updated by: Arianna Di Stadio, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

Effect of Adelmidrol Nasal Spray on Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: A Randomized Controlled Study Evaluating Clinical, Endoscopic, and Radiological Outcomes Before and After Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)

The goal of this study is to evaluate whether a nasal spray containing adelmidrol, a mast cell modulator and precursor of palmitoylethanolamide, can reduce inflammation, improve symptoms, and decrease nasal polyp size in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. The study will also assess whether adelmidrol can improve surgical outcomes and potentially reduce the need for surgery in selected patients.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does adelmidrol nasal spray reduce nasal polyp size and nasal congestion before surgery? Does adelmidrol improve clinical outcomes after Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS)? Can long-term treatment with adelmidrol reduce the need for surgery in patients with less severe nasal polyposis? Researchers will compare patients receiving standard treatment alone with patients receiving standard treatment plus adelmidrol nasal spray. The study is based on evidence suggesting that mast cells contribute to chronic inflammation, eosinophilic infiltration, recurrent infections, and disease persistence in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Participants will:

Be adults aged 18-70 years diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and scheduled for FESS.

Be randomly assigned to one of two groups:

Control Group (30 patients): standard therapy consisting of saline nasal irrigation and intranasal corticosteroids before and after surgery.

Treatment Group (30 patients): adelmidrol nasal spray (two sprays per nostril, three times daily) from pre-hospitalization until surgery and for three months after surgery, in addition to standard treatment.

Participants will undergo evaluations at baseline, before surgery after six months of treatment, and three months after surgery. Assessments will include:

MRI or CT imaging; Nasal endoscopy; Sinusitis symptom questionnaires; Nasal Polyp Score (NPS); Nasal Congestion Score (NCS). Researchers will also collect demographic and clinical information, including age, sex, lifestyle habits, comorbidities, and current treatments. Follow-up visits will occur at baseline, before surgery, one month after surgery, and three months after surgery.

The expected outcome is that adelmidrol treatment will significantly reduce nasal polyp burden before surgery and improve postoperative recovery compared with standard therapy alone. Additionally, some patients with mild-to-moderate polyposis may achieve sufficient improvement to avoid surgical intervention altogether

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Objectives Primary Objective To determine whether long-term treatment with adelmidrol nasal spray reduces nasal polyp size in patients with CRSwNP compared with standard treatment alone.

Secondary Objectives To evaluate changes in sinonasal symptoms. To assess changes in nasal congestion. To evaluate radiological improvement. To determine postoperative outcomes after FESS. To assess whether adelmidrol treatment may reduce the need for surgery in patients with limited disease.

To evaluate treatment safety and tolerability. Study Design Prospective Randomized Controlled Parallel-group study Single-center (or multicenter if applicable) Study Duration

Approximately 9 months per patient:

Baseline (T0) 6 months preoperative treatment (T1) Surgery (FESS) Follow-up at 1 month (T2) Follow-up at 3 months (T3) Sample Size Calculation The primary endpoint is the change in Nasal Polyp Score (NPS). Based on previous CRSwNP studies, a clinically meaningful difference between groups is expected to be approximately 1.0 point in total NPS, with an estimated standard deviation of 1.4 points.

Using:

α = 0.05 (two-sided) Power = 80% Effect size (Cohen's d) = 0.71

The required sample size is:

n= δ 2

2(Z α/2

  • Z β

σ 2

Where:

Z α/2

=1.96 Z β

=0.84 σ=1.4 δ=1.0

Result:

n≈27 patients per group

Allowing for a 10-15% dropout rate:

30 patients per group

Total sample size:

60 patients (30 Control, 30 Adelmidrol). Participants Inclusion Criteria Age 18-70 years Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps according to EPOS criteria Candidate for FESS No antihistamines within 6 months No systemic or topical corticosteroids at enrollment Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria

As specified in the original protocol:

Chronic rhinosinusitis without polyps Previous sinonasal surgery within 12 months Current corticosteroid or antihistamine therapy Asthma Immunodeficiency Active purulent sinusitis requiring antibiotics Cancer treatment within previous 3 years Severe neurological disorders Anticoagulant therapy (except low-dose aspirin) Treatments Control Group

Standard therapy:

Nasal saline irrigation Intranasal corticosteroid spray Adelmidrol Group

Standard therapy plus:

Adelmidrol nasal spray Two sprays per nostril Three times daily

Treatment duration:

From enrollment until surgery Continued for 3 months after surgery Outcome Measures 1. Radiological Assessment CT Protocol Preferred imaging modality. Acquisition parameters Multidetector CT Slice thickness: 0.5-1 mm Coronal and axial reconstructions Bone and soft-tissue windows No contrast medium CT Scoring Lund-Mackay Score

Each sinus scored:

0 = no opacification

  1. = partial opacification
  2. = complete opacification

Sinuses assessed bilaterally:

Maxillary Anterior ethmoid Posterior ethmoid Frontal Sphenoid

Ostiomeatal complex:

0 = patent 2 = obstructed

Maximum score:

24 Higher scores indicate more severe disease. MRI Protocol MRI performed when CT is contraindicated or for detailed soft tissue evaluation.

Sequences Axial T1-weighted Axial T2-weighted Coronal T2-weighted Coronal STIR Post-contrast T1-weighted with fat suppression (if clinically indicated) Parameters Slice thickness: 3 mm Matrix: 256 × 256 Field of view: 18-22 cm

MRI evaluation includes:

Polyp extension Mucosal edema Sinus opacification Inflammatory tissue volume 2. Sinonasal Symptom Questionnaire The validated Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) is recommended. Structure 22 items assessing: Nasal obstruction Rhinorrhea Postnasal drip Facial pain Smell loss Sleep quality Fatigue Emotional well-being

Each item scored:

0 = no problem

  1. = very mild
  2. = mild
  3. = moderate
  4. = severe
  5. = worst possible

Total score:

0-110 Higher scores indicate worse symptoms. A reduction of ≥8.9 points is generally considered clinically meaningful. 3. Nasal Polyp Score (NPS) The NPS is assessed by nasal endoscopy. Each nasal cavity is scored separately. Scoring 0 No polyps

1 Small polyps confined to middle meatus 2 Polyps extending below middle turbinate 3 Large polyps reaching lower border of inferior turbinate 4 Large polyps causing near-complete or complete obstruction Total Score Right side + Left side

Range:

0-8 Higher scores indicate larger polyp burden. 4. Nasal Congestion Score (NCS) Patient-reported assessment of nasal blockage. Scale 0 = No congestion

  1. = Mild congestion
  2. = Moderate congestion
  3. = Severe congestion Bilateral Score The overall score corresponds to the patient's global perception of congestion.

Range:

0-3 Higher scores indicate worse obstruction. Some studies use a daily average of morning and evening ratings; for consistency, the score recorded during study visits should be used.

Study Assessments Assessment T0 T1 T2 T3 Medical hist X Nasal endo X X X X NPS X. X X X NCS X X X X SNOT-22 X X X X CT/MRI X X X Adverse events X X X

Statistical Analysis Intention-to-treat analysis Descriptive statistics Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U test for between-group comparisons Repeated-measures ANOVA or mixed-effects model for longitudinal outcomes Chi-square test for categorical variables Significance level: p < 0.05 Expected Results

Patients receiving adelmidrol are expected to show:

Lower Nasal Polyp Scores before surgery. Lower Nasal Congestion Scores. Better SNOT-22 scores. Improved radiological findings. Reduced postoperative recurrence. Improved healing after FESS. In selected patients with limited disease, avoidance or postponement of surgery.

These findings would support the use of adelmidrol as a mast-cell-targeted adjunctive therapy in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

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

  • Italy
      • Fano, Italy
        • Ospedale di Fano, Dipartimento di Otorinolaringoiatria

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for enrollment:
  • Male or female patients aged 18 to 70 years.
  • Diagnosis of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) requiring surgical treatment.
  • Presence of nasal polyps confirmed by clinical examination and nasal endoscopy.
  • Candidates for Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) for removal of one or more nasal polyps.
  • Ability and willingness to comply with study procedures, treatment regimen, follow-up visits, and assessments.
  • Ability to provide written informed consent.
  • No treatment with antihistamines during the previous 6 months.
  • No ongoing treatment with topical or systemic corticosteroids at the time of enrollment.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Chronic maxillary sinusitis without nasal polyps.
  • Previous endoscopic sinonasal surgery within the preceding 12 months.
  • Current treatment with systemic antihistamines.
  • Current treatment with topical or systemic corticosteroids.
  • Diagnosis of asthma.
  • History of radiotherapy to the head and neck region within the previous 3 years.
  • Current or recent (within the previous 3 years) treatment for any form of cancer.
  • Presence of a serious neurological disorder that could interfere with study participation or outcome assessment.
  • Known immunodeficiency, including but not limited to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
  • Acute purulent sinusitis associated with fever requiring antibiotic therapy.
  • Requirement for systemic antibiotic treatment at enrollment.
  • Current treatment with oral anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin).
  • Any medical condition that, in the investigator's judgment, may compromise patient safety, adherence to the protocol, or interpretation of study results.
  • Development of fever or a bacterial infection requiring antibiotic therapy during the follow-up period; such patients will be withdrawn from the study after enrollment according to the protocol.

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Standard treatment
The patients in the control group will be treated by Nasonex (mometasone fluoridate) ( 1 puff for nary two time a day )and nasal irrigation two times a day (morning ad evening)
Drug: Nasonex Nasal Spray
1 puff for narix 2 times a day plus nasal washing with saline solution two times a day
Experimental: Adelmidrol spray
Adelmidrol nasal spray (Rinidrol) 2 puff for narix two times a day (morning and evening)
Drug: Adelmidrol spray -Rinidrol
Patients in this group will be treated by Adelmidrol spray two puffs for narix two times a day (morning and evening)
Experimental: Combination of Cortisone Nasal Spray and Adelmidrol
Patients in this group will be treated by Nasonex (mometasone fluoridate) exactly as control (1 puff for narix two times a day) plus Adelmidrol (Rinidrol) (2 puff for narix two times a day)
Combination product: Nasonex Nasal Spray + Rinidrol
The steroid nasal spray will be combined with Adelmidrol

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Adelmidrol and Nasal Polyps score
Time Frame: 3 months
The use of Ademidrol will reduce nasal polyp score (NPS) before surgery (T1) and improve the outcomes after FESS (T2) with statistically significant difference were compared with control. NPS score goes from 0 (normal ) to 4 (complete nasal occlusion)and the score is evaluated singularly from each side of the nose. Total scores range from 0 to 8.
3 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of participants who do not need FESS
Time Frame: 6 months
In patients with low nasal polyps score (NPS </= 2) the use of Ademidrol will make not necessary to perform FESS
6 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Luca D'Ascanio, MD, Aziende Ospedaliere Riunite Marche Nord

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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 (Actual)

January 2, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 31, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

May 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 18, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 26, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

June 30, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 30, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 26, 2026

Last Verified

June 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AORMN2025

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

IPD Plan Description

The data will be shared after anonymization

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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