Feasibility of treatment at multiple sites with the ClariFix cryoablation device for treatment of chronic rhinitis
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
The ClariFix™ device (K162608) is an FDA 510(k) cleared Class II cryosurgical tool indicated for the destruction of unwanted tissue during surgical procedures, including in adults with chronic rhinitis.
San Francisco Otolaryngology Medical Group
San Francisco, California, United States
Bethlehem ENT
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
Tracy Byerly, MD
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States
Number of Participants With Procedure-related Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and/or Serious Adverse Device Effects (SADE)
The outcome measure is the number of participants experiencing 1 or more SAEs/SADEs.
Time frame: Study duration (90-days)
Pain Scores
Tolerability of treatment as provided by the participant by verbal report of pain/discomfort during treatment and post treatment using an 11-point scale indicating pain intensity from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain).
Time frame: Day of treatment during procedure and for up to 1 hour post procedure
Change From Baseline in the Reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS)
The rTNSS is a validated patient-reported outcome measure consisting of 4 symptoms: rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and sneezing. Each item is scored on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to 3 (severe symptoms). The total rTNSS is the sum of the 4 symptom scores and has a possible range of 0 to 12 points. The change from baseline is calculated as the follow-up value minus the baseline value. Negative values indicate improved symptoms.
Time frame: 30 and 90 days after treatment
Change From Baseline in the Overall Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) Score
The NOSE survey is a patient-reported outcome measure consisting of 5 nasal symptoms: nasal congestion or stuffiness, nasal blockage or obstruction, trouble breathing through the nose, trouble sleeping, and unable to get enough air through the nose during exercise or exertion. Each symptom is scored using a 5-point scale of 0 (not a problem) to 4 (severe problem). The 5 symptom scores are summed and the total is multiplied by 5 to give a total score that ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating worse symptoms. The change from baseline is calculated as the follow-up value minus the baseline value. Negative values indicate improved symptoms.
Time frame: 30 and 90 days after treatment
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