Long-term outcomes following impedance-controlled radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of chronic rhinitis.

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2024

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To assess long-term safety and effectiveness of a multipoint, impedance-controlled, RF ablation device for treatment of chronic rhinitis through 12-month follow-up.

METHODS: A prospective, multicenter study. Bilateral posterior nasal nerve (PNN) ablation was performed on all participants. Assessments at 6-, 9-, and 12-month visits included Visual Analog Scale Nasal Symptom Score (VAS NSS), reflective Total Nasal Symptom Score (rTNSS), mini-Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (mini RQLQ), and adverse events.

RESULTS: Thirty-six participants were enrolled and 35 completed the 12-month follow-up. All 5 VAS NSS items demonstrated statistically significant improvement (

CONCLUSIONS: Impedance-controlled RF ablation of the PNN is safe and resulted in durable, significant improvement in rhinitis symptoms and quality of life through 12-month follow-up.

TRIAL REGISTRATION: The study is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov with the unique identifier of NCT05324397.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4.

Volume

9

Issue

3

First Page

1286

Last Page

1286

ISSN

2378-8038

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

38835333

Department(s)

Department of Surgery

Document Type

Article

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