Olfactory Function Following Endoscopic Endonasal Skull Base Surgery

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Skull Base Pathology

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare a subject's sense of smell before and after endoscopic endonasal surgery to remove a skull base abnormality (i.e. tumor, inflammatory process, fracture, defect, etc.) and use the information collected to validate approaches to surgery that will minimize side effects to the sense of smell function. Data will be collected using a smell identification test along with two questionnaires. In addition, demographic, medical history, treatment, outcome, and follow-up information will be collected.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02165969

Run by

Ricardo L. Carrau, MD

People needed

50

Starts

2014-06-01

Expected to finish

2017-10-25

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients presenting with skull base pathologies requiring endonasal surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
• 18 years or older
• Able to consent for self
• Negative serum pregnancy test for women of childbearing potential

You may not qualify if…

• Patient unable to return to clinic at specific follow-up times
• Pregnant or nursing
• Prisoners

Where it is running

• The Ohio State University — Columbus, Ohio, United States

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