Join Our Study
Help us find the best treatment for sinusitis
What is Sinusitis?
Sinusitis is often called a head cold. It is swelling of tissue in your nose, forehead, and cheeks. Fluid builds up in the air-filled pockets in the face (sinuses). Infections, allergies, and other problems can cause sinusitis. Common symptoms of sinusitis are a runny or stuffy nose, facial pressure, and headache.
Why is this study important?
We want to understand what treatments are most effective for your sinusitis. We also want to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics when they don't work. Antibiotics can cause allergic reactions, antibiotic resistance, and side effects. If you are experiencing sinusitis, this may be a study for you.
You will receive
compensation for
your time.
Can I join?
You may be able to participate in the study if:
You're between the ages of 18 and 75.
You've experiencing any of the following symptoms
at study start.
Face or forehead pain or pressure
Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Reduced sense of smell
Fever less than 102° F
Headache
Bad-smelling breath
Feeling tired
Ear pain or pressure
Tooth pain
You've had any of these symptoms for less than three weeks.
Your study clinician confirms you have sinusitis.
Interested in Participating?
Click Here to learn what you'll do during the study.
Click Here for a participating clinic near you.
Participating Sites
Georgetown University
Penn State College of Medicine
University of California – Los Angeles
University of Washington
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Virginia Commonwealth University
The NOSES study is in partnership with six different recruitment sites: Georgetown University/Capital Area Primary Care Research Network, University of Wisconsin Madison, UCLA Primary Care Research Network, WWAMI region Practice and Research Network, Virginia Commonwealth University/Virginia Ambulatory Care Outcomes Research Network, and Penn State Ambulatory Research Network. MedStar Health Research Institute is the data coordinating center. This study is funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).