The Epidemiological and Intrinsic Characteristics of Chronic Rhinitis

Launched by ZHENG LIU ENT · Apr 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying chronic rhinitis, a condition that affects a significant number of people in China—over 300 million. Chronic rhinitis can cause issues with breathing and even affect mental health, and many patients still struggle to find effective treatments. The researchers want to gather more information about this condition by surveying 30,000 patients across the country. They will collect details about symptoms, medical history, and biological samples to better understand what causes chronic rhinitis, why some patients do not respond well to treatment, and how to improve care for those affected.

To participate in the study, individuals must be Chinese, aged between 18 and 70, and have lived in the survey area for at least six months in the past year. Certain individuals, such as those with recent nasal surgery or severe mental health issues, will not be eligible to participate. If you join the study, you can expect to fill out questionnaires and undergo nasal examinations. This research aims to create a national database that will help develop better diagnostic tools and personalized treatment options for chronic rhinitis in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Chinese aged between 18 and 70 years old who have resided at the survey site for more than 6 months within the 12 months preceding the survey.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Exclusion criteria for questionnaire recipients: ① residents in specialized facilities (e.g., workshops, military barracks, student dormitories, nursing homes); individuals with mental or cognitive disorders (including dementia, aphasia, deafness); Exclusion criteria for nasal examination participants: ① individuals who have undergone sinus or nasal surgery, or diagnosed with sinusitis, nasal polyps, or nasal/nasopharyngeal tumors in the past year; ② patients with cystic fibrosis or primary ciliary dyskinesia; ③ residents in specialized facilities (e.g., workshops, military barracks, student dormitories, nursing homes); individuals with mental or cognitive disorders (including dementia, aphasia, deafness); (5) individuals currently under treatment for newly diagnosed tumors; ⑥ volunteers deemed unsuitable for the study by the research team.