The Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma Nasal Injection in the Treatment of Traumatic Olfactory Dysfunction

NCT ID: NCT06290219

Last Updated: 2024-03-04

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE3

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-03-20

Study Completion Date

2024-12-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy of injecting high-concentration platelet plasma combined with hyaluronic acid into the nasal olfactory mucosa in the treatment of traumatic anosmia.

Detailed Description

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Causes of olfactory impairment include sinus diseases, post-viral olfactory dysfunction, neurological diseases, and post-traumatic lesions of the olfactory nerve. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 in 2019, there has been a significant increase in the number of patients suffering from olfactory disorders, and the duration of loss of smell and taste varies. According to follow-up studies, nearly 46% of those patients still have symptoms of olfactory impairment one year after diagnosis, and nearly 7% have even completely lost their ability to smell. In recent years, injecting platelet-rich plasma into the nasal cavity has been a new method to improve the sense of smell. The effects of platelet-rich plasma can reduce chronic inflammation and cell-related damage and promote regeneration of olfactory tissue, while hyaluronic acid can promote the release of growth factors from platelets.

The purpose of this study is to explore the efficacy of injecting high-concentration platelet plasma combined with hyaluronic acid into the nasal olfactory mucosa in the treatment of traumatic anosmia. A total of 80 patients with olfactory dysfunction were collected from otolaryngology, head and neck outpatient clinics. Selection criteria are 18 years of age or older, and loss of olfactory function for more than 6 months after head trauma. Exclusion criteria are pregnant or lactating women, patients with compromised immune function, patients with acute or chronic sinus infection, patients with nasal polyps, patients with a history of sinonasal cancer, and patients with low platelets or hemophilia and other blood and blood cell-related diseases.

This study will establish experimental groups and control groups according to random distribution. Subjects in both groups received zinc tablets and olfactory training for 12 weeks. The experimental group additionally received an injection of platelet-rich plasma combined with hyaluronic acid. After treatment, patients return to the clinic to track the olfactory condition.

Before treatment, the subjects evaluated their olfactory function using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and performed the phenyl ethyl alcohol odor detection threshold test and the traditional Chinese version of the University of Pennsylvania Olfactory Identification Test. In the experimental group, 10cc of blood will be drawn from the subjects in the experimental group, the drawn blood will be centrifuged, the centrifuge tube will be inverted 20 times to mix the plasma and hyaluronic acid, and finally 5cc of the plasma mixed with hyaluronic acid will be drawn out using an empty syringe. The project investigator injects plasma mixed with hyaluronic acid into the nasal septum and the medial side of the middle turbinate of the patient's nasal cavity under a nasal endoscope. The two groups will undergo the same olfactory tests three months later to compare the changes in olfactory function of the two groups of patients before and after treatment to explore the efficacy of injecting high-concentration platelet plasma combined with hyaluronic acid into the nasal olfactory mucosa to treat traumatic anosmia.

Conditions

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Traumatic Olfactory Nerve Injury With Anosmia (Diagnosis) Effect of Drug

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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platelet-rich plasma combined with hyaluronic acid nasal injection

a nasal injection of platelet-rich plasma combined with hyaluronic acid at the first day of the treatment. At the same time, one tablet of zinc gluconate (10mg) three times a day for 12 weeks and traditional olfactory training with 4 separate bottles of phenyl ethyl alcohol, lemon, eucalyptus, and clove oil. Patients were told to sniff each odorant for 10 seconds, twice a day for 12 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

platelet-rich plasma combined with hyaluronic acid

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

The project investigator injects plasma mixed with hyaluronic acid into the nasal septum and the medial side of the middle turbinate of the patient's nasal cavity under a nasal endoscope.

Zinc Gluconate 10 MG Oral Tablet

Intervention Type DRUG

one tablet three times a day for a period of 12 weeks

4 bottles of phenyl ethyl alcohol, lemon, eucalyptus, and clove oil

Intervention Type DEVICE

Sniffing each odorant for 10 seconds, twice a day for 12 weeks

Control

one tablet of zinc gluconate (10mg) three times a day for 12 weeks and traditional olfactory training with 4 separate bottles of phenyl ethyl alcohol, lemon, eucalyptus, and clove. Patients were told to sniff each odorant for 10 seconds, twice a day for 12 weeks.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Zinc Gluconate 10 MG Oral Tablet

Intervention Type DRUG

one tablet three times a day for a period of 12 weeks

4 bottles of phenyl ethyl alcohol, lemon, eucalyptus, and clove oil

Intervention Type DEVICE

Sniffing each odorant for 10 seconds, twice a day for 12 weeks

Interventions

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platelet-rich plasma combined with hyaluronic acid

The project investigator injects plasma mixed with hyaluronic acid into the nasal septum and the medial side of the middle turbinate of the patient's nasal cavity under a nasal endoscope.

Intervention Type COMBINATION_PRODUCT

Zinc Gluconate 10 MG Oral Tablet

one tablet three times a day for a period of 12 weeks

Intervention Type DRUG

4 bottles of phenyl ethyl alcohol, lemon, eucalyptus, and clove oil

Sniffing each odorant for 10 seconds, twice a day for 12 weeks

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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zinc tablet

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 years of age or older, and loss of olfactory function for more than 6 months after head trauma

Exclusion Criteria

* pregnant or lactating women, patients with compromised immune function, patients with acute or chronic sinus infection, patients with nasal polyps, patients with a history of sinonasal cancer, and patients with low platelets or hemophilia and other blood and blood cell-related diseases
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Taichung Veterans General Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Rong-San Jiang

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Rong-San Jiang, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Locations

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Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Taichung, , Taiwan

Site Status

Countries

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Taiwan

Central Contacts

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Rong-San Jiang, MD, PhD

Role: CONTACT

800-555-5555 ext. 4088

Kai-Li Liang, MD

Role: CONTACT

800-555-5555 ext. 82620

Facility Contacts

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Rong-San Jiang, MD, PhD

Role: primary

800-555-5555 ext. 4088

Kai-Li Liang, MD

Role: backup

+886423592525 ext. 82620

References

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Yan CH, Jang SS, Lin HC, Ma Y, Khanwalkar AR, Thai A, Patel ZM. Use of platelet-rich plasma for COVID-19-related olfactory loss: a randomized controlled trial. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2023 Jun;13(6):989-997. doi: 10.1002/alr.23116. Epub 2022 Dec 21.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 36507615 (View on PubMed)

Steffens Y, Le Bon SD, Lechien J, Prunier L, Rodriguez A, Saussez S, Horoi M. Effectiveness and safety of PRP on persistent olfactory dysfunction related to COVID-19. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2022 Dec;279(12):5951-5953. doi: 10.1007/s00405-022-07560-y. Epub 2022 Jul 29.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35904632 (View on PubMed)

Lechien JR, Le Bon SD, Saussez S. Platelet-rich plasma injection in the olfactory clefts of COVID-19 patients with long-term olfactory dysfunction. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2023 May;280(5):2351-2358. doi: 10.1007/s00405-022-07788-8. Epub 2022 Dec 15.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 36520209 (View on PubMed)

Goljanian Tabrizi A, Asadi M, Mohammadi M, Abedi Yekta A, Sohrabi M. Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjuvant Therapy to Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Anosmia Patients with Sinonasal Polyposis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Med J Islam Repub Iran. 2021 Nov 24;35:156. doi: 10.47176/mjiri.35.156. eCollection 2021.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35341080 (View on PubMed)

AlRajhi B, Alrodiman OA, Alhuzali AF, Alrashed H, Alrodiman YA, Alim B. Platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of COVID-19 related olfactory dysfunction: a systematic review. Rhinology. 2023 Dec 1;61(6):498-507. doi: 10.4193/Rhin23.168.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 37772881 (View on PubMed)

Study Documents

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Document Type: Study Protocol

Study Data/Document can be requested from the PI.

View Document

Related Links

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https://www.vghtc.gov.tw/

Institutional website

Other Identifiers

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CF23509A

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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