This study evaluates subjective and objective measures of treatment outcome after using the Aerin Medical Vivaer™ Stylus to treat nasal obstruction
This is a non-significant risk, prospective, non-randomized study to evaluate subjective and objective measures of nasal obstruction both before and after treatment with the Vivaer Stylus. The Stylus is used to deliver radiofrequency (RF) energy to the nasal valve area to improve symptoms in those diagnosed with nasal airway obstruction.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Stylus used to deliver low-power, temperature-controlled, radiofrequency energy to the tissues of the internal nasal valve area
The Ohio State Eye and Ear Institute
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Change in NOSE Score
Mean change in Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) score from baseline to 90 days post-study procedure. Improvement (90 day score - baseline score) is signified by a negative value. The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale is a validated disease-specific health status outcomes instrument, used to assess severity of nasal obstruction symptoms. Score ranges from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate increased symptoms/symptom severity.
Time frame: Baseline, 90 days
Change in VAS of Nasal Obstruction
Change in visual-analog scale (VAS) of nasal obstruction severity as perceived by the subject from baseline to 90 days post-study procedure. Improvement (90-day score - baseline score) is signified by a negative value. The visual-analog scale (VAS) of nasal obstruction is presented to the subject as a 10cm line anchored on each end by verbal descriptors: 0 = No Obstruction and 10 = Completely Obstructed. The subject is asked to place a vertical mark on the line to show the level of nasal obstruction they feel. The distance between 0 and the vertical mark made by the subject is measured and the results is expressed in centimeters. Higher scores indicate more severe obstruction.
Time frame: Baseline, 90 days
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