The Efficacy of SinoFresh Nasal and Sinus Care Nasal Spray in Eliminating MRSA From the Nasal Cavity

University of Chicago

Overview

This is a study to assess the ability of SinoFresh Nasal \& Sinus Care, an FDA approved over-the-counter nasal spray, to eliminate the bacteria in your nose.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Conditions

MRSA Infection

Interventions

SinofreshDRUG

two sprays in each nostril three times daily for one week

PlaceboDRUG

two sprays in each nostril three times daily for one week

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * The volunteer is able to adhere to the study requirements and study visits. * Agrees to abstain from use of other nasal sprays for length of study. * Diagnosis of an MRSA carrier by PCR testing Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic nose bleeds. * History of intranasal steroids in the last 2 months * Nasal obstruction severe enough to prohibit effective delivery of a nasal spray * Epistaxis * Significant excoriation in the opinion of the Investigator. * Known hypersensitivity to any ingredients

Locations (1)

The University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

This is a study to assess the ability of SinoFresh Nasal & Sinus Care, an FDA approved over-the-counter nasal spray, to eliminate the bacteria in your nose.

Time frame: 7 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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