Serrated Inferior Turbinate Variation and Sinonasal Findings on CBCT | NCT07739927

NCT07739927

Overview

NCT ID: NCT07739927
Lead Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research HospitalOTHER
Official Title: Evaluation of the Relationship Between Serrated Inferior Turbinate Variation, Maxillary Sinus Mucosal Thickness, and Sinonasal Anatomical Structures Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Brief Summary: regulate nasal airflow, humidify and filter inspired air. Serrated inferior turbinate is a rare anatomical variation characterized by an irregular, serrated appearance of the inferior turbinate bone. Although this variation has been described in radiological studies, its possible relationship with maxillary sinus mucosal changes and other sinonasal anatomical features remains unclear.

This retrospective observational study aims to evaluate the relationship between serrated inferior turbinate variation and maxillary sinus mucosal thickness, mucosal abnormalities, and other sinonasal anatomical structures using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.

CBCT images obtained from patients who underwent imaging for routine diagnostic purposes will be retrospectively reviewed. The presence of serrated inferior turbinate variation, maxillary sinus findings, inferior turbinate measurements, and nasal septum characteristics will be evaluated.

The study aims to improve understanding of the radiological significance of serrated inferior turbinate variation and to provide information that may contribute to more accurate evaluation and reporting of sinonasal anatomical variations.

Status and Timeline

Status: Not yet recruiting
Last Update Posted: Jul 31, 2026Actual
Start Date: Jul 15, 2026Estimated
Primary Completion Date: Aug 15, 2026Estimated
Completion Date

Participation Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Adult (18-64)Older Adult (65+)
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Yes
Eligibility Criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals aged 18-75 years.

Patients who underwent cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging for routine diagnostic purposes between January 2025 and June 2026.

CBCT images including both maxillary sinuses, nasal cavity, ostiomeatal complex, and inferior turbinates.

CBCT images with sufficient diagnostic quality and clearly visible anatomical boundaries for evaluation and measurements.

CBCT images in which the anatomical landmarks required for nasal septal deviation angle measurement (crista galli, maxillary spine, and the most deviated point of the nasal septum) can be clearly identified.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with maxillofacial trauma, fractures, or conditions affecting the midface anatomy.

Patients with congenital craniofacial anomalies (e.g., cleft lip and palate) or syndromes affecting facial anatomy.

Patients with a history of sinonasal, inferior turbinate, or maxillary sinus surgery.

CBCT images with insufficient diagnostic quality, motion artifacts, or metal artifacts preventing accurate evaluation.

Patients with pathological lesions affecting the maxillary sinus or nasal cavity anatomy, including cysts, tumors, or aggressive inflammatory lesions.

CBCT findings suggestive of fungal sinusitis, including heterogeneous hyperdense contents, calcifications, bone expansion, or invasive changes.

Study Plan

Study Type: Observational
Phase: No data available
Enrollment: 105Estimated
Primary Purpose: No data available
Allocation: No data available
Interventional Model: No data available
Masking: No data available

Contacts and Locations

Central Contacts: Dilara Nil GÜNAÇARContact
dilaranil.tomrukcu@erdogan.edu.tr+905412940104

Overview

Status and Timeline

Participation Criteria

Study Plan

Contacts and Locations

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