What are Clinical Trials?

Clinical research trials are done for all medical treatments and devices before making them available to the public. Medications prescribed today have all gone through clinical trials! In order to gain the approval for public use of the new treatments, studies are designed and constructed in ways that can provide evidence for FDA approval of the treatments.

Every clinical research trial goes through strict inspection and regulations by the ethics committee and regulatory authorities in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the study participants. Participation is completely voluntary, and eligible individuals entering the study will be provided with consent forms, along with the opportunity to ask all the questions needed to help them make their decision. Study participants’ safety is carefully tracked and reviewed throughout the trial to ensure their health and well-being.

Mission

Our mission is to improve patient care, advance medicine, and make meaningful contributions to the community through rigorous clinical trials, fostering innovation and evidence-based research to transform the future of healthcare.

Goals

Our goal of these trials is to test new interventions and treatments before making them publically available, ensuring safety and effectiveness. Our research helps medical professionals provide better patient care, by expanding their own medical knowledge and providing different treatment options that can provide better treatment outcomes for patients. By participating in a clinical trial, patients can directly help with the endeavor to expand medical treatments, while potentially benefiting from treatments before they are widely available.

Current Studies

Nasal Polyp Studies

Nasal polyps are benign growths in the nose that can contribute to difficulty breathing through your nose, sinus pressure, headaches, and a decreased sense of smell, among other symptoms. They can be treated through medications, such as corticosteroid sprays, or surgery to remove them.

We are currently running separate studies for both adult and adolescent patients, which trial potential new medical interventions to control the immune response that causes these to grow, and help mitigate their regrowth after surgery.

Pediatric Migraine Study

Migraines are debilitating to those who suffer from this condition, giving them intense, throbbing pain, usually in one area of the head. Chronic migraines are when the person has 15 or more migraines within a month, and the onset of these migraines can start anytime from early childhood to late-adulthood. Around 8% of children suffer from migraines, and can present symptoms from the classic head pain to vomiting and stomach pain.

We are studying an already approved medical treatment for adults with children experiencing this same condition to determine its effectiveness.

Chronic Rhinosinusitis Study

Chronic rhinosinusitis describes the condition where the nasal passages become inflamed, causing your nose to feel ‘stuffy’ for 12 weeks or longer. Common symptoms for this condition are nasal congestion, facial pain or pressure, and reduced sense of smell. Although it is a common condition, there are currently no treatment options available for chronic rhinosinusitis without the presence of nasal polyps.

Using an already FDA-approved corticosteroid, we are studying a continuous delivery system for patients with this condition who may want a non-surgical treatment.

Chronic Rhinitis Study

Chronic rhinitis is a medical condition marked by ongoing inflammation of the nasal passages, typically stemming from factors like allergies, infections, or irritants. Those afflicted with chronic rhinitis frequently struggle with symptoms such as nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, sneezing, and runny nose, all of which can significantly impact their work productivity and overall quality of life. We are currently investigating a treatment approach involving the application of radiofrequency current to selectively target and disrupt the nerves within the nasal cavity and ultimately help enhance the well-being and quality of life for affected patients.