Impact of Climate Change Anxiety on Sinusitis Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Adults With Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Cross-Sectional Study

NCT ID: NCT07119879

Last Updated: 2025-08-13

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 134 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-01-01
• Study Completion Date: 2025-07-25

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional observational study investigates the relationship between climate change anxiety and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) symptom severity and quality of life (QoL) in adults. As climate change continues to influence public health, individuals with chronic respiratory diseases may experience worsened symptoms due to heightened psychological stress and perceived environmental instability. The study utilizes standardized instruments including the SNOT-22 (Sino-Nasal Outcome Test), a QoL scale, and a climate change anxiety questionnaire to evaluate associations among these variables.

Detailed Description

Climate change has emerged as a major global health concern, with growing recognition of its psychological impacts, including anxiety, distress, and perceived environmental instability. These psychosocial effects may exacerbate symptoms in chronic inflammatory conditions such as Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS), a disease characterized by persistent nasal congestion, facial pressure, and impaired quality of life.

This study aims to explore the correlation between self-perceived climate change anxiety and CRS symptom severity and QoL in an adult population. A total of 134 participants with CRS, aged ≥18 years, were recruited to complete an online Arabic-language survey. The survey included demographic information, the SNOT-22 scale, a validated quality of life questionnaire, and a climate change stress scale.

The primary objective is to assess the association between climate change stress and symptom severity (SNOT-22 total score). The secondary objective is to determine the relationship between climate change anxiety and QoL. The study uses Pearson's correlation analysis to examine these associations.

This research introduces a novel psychosomatic dimension to CRS management by highlighting how environmental and psychological stressors may influence disease burden. Results may inform multidisciplinary approaches for patient care, incorporating environmental awareness and mental health support.

Conditions

Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS); Climate Change Anxiety; Quality of Life Impairment

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: OTHER
• Study Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

Adults with Chronic Rhinosinusitis

This cross sectional includes adult participants (≥18 years) with self-reported or physician-diagnosed chronic rhinosinusitis who completed an online questionnaire assessing climate change anxiety, SNOT-22 scores, and quality of life.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must meet all of the following:

Exclusion Criteria

Participants will be excluded if they meet any of the following:

Diagnosis of severe psychiatric or psychological disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) History of major chronic illnesses that may confound outcomes (e.g., cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic neurological disease) Recent nasal or sinus surgery within the past 3 months Incomplete survey responses that prevent data analysis Participants under 18 years of age

• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Sinai University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Amany Gomaa Atiaa

lecturer

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Sinai university

Cairo, , Egypt

Countries

Egypt

Other Identifiers

IRB00014233-17

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id