Traditional vs. Posterior Nasal Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Rhinitis

This study is a prospective, single-center, single-blinded randomized controlled trial designed to compare the clinical effectiveness of traditional radiofrequency ablation of the anterior inferior turbinate alone versus expanded radiofrequency ablation including the middle and posterior portions of the inferior turbinate (posterior nasal region). Patients with chronic rhinitis who remain symptomatic despite at least six months of medical therapy will be randomized in a 2:1 ratio to undergo extended posterior nasal ablation versus traditional anterior treatment. Symptom improvement will be evaluated using rTNSS and other validated questionnaires.

NCT Number	NCT07323888
Lead Sponsor	Chien Yu Huang
Conditions	Nasal Obstruction, Chronic Rhinitis, Nonallergic Rhinitis, Rhinorrhea, Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-03-01
Primary Completion	2027-04-05 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-05-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-13