Research Projects & Grants

For Profit Organization

• Clinical evaluation to confirm safety and efficacy of sinuplasty in the paranasal sinuses (CLEAR) 2-5 year extension, Role: PI, ExploraMed NC1, Inc., (08/2007 - 08/2008) Status: Completed
• CLinical Evaluation to confirm sAfety and efficacy of sinuplasty in paRanasal sinuses (CLEAR), Role: PI, ExploraMed NC1, Inc., (06/2006 - 02/2007) Status: Completed

Internal

• Effect of post-operative topical steroid rinse on chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps after endoscopic sinus surgery, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (03/2022) Status: Approved
• Is there a need for blood IgE allergy test when skin prick test has a positive glycerin control, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (03/2022) Status: Approved
• Efficacy of broad spectrum antibiotics combined with oral steroids versus antibiotics alone in the treatment of chronic Rhinosinusitis in adults without nasal polyosis, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (10/2019) Status: Approved
• Why are medical students choosing to apply to ENT for residency?, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Otolaryngology & Head/Neck Surg, (09/2016) Status: Completed
• The role of oral steroids in the management of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Otolaryngology & Head/Neck Surg, (07/2016 - 07/2017) Status: Completed
• Study of the efficacy of topical nasal steroids in patients with nasal polyps, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Otolaryngology & Head/Neck Surg, (02/2016 - 02/2017) Status: Completed
• Medical treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis: steroids versus antibiotic versus combination therapy, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Otolaryngology & Head/Neck Surg, (02/2015 - 02/2016) Status: Completed
• The effect of intranasal budesonide on intraocular pressures, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (11/2014 - 11/2015) Status: Completed
• Chronic rhinosinusitis and the role of the eosinophil, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (10/2012 - 10/2013) Status: Completed
• Gene Dysfunction in the Various Subtypes of Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (11/2010 - 11/2011) Status: Completed
• Patient satisfaction and progress after endoscopic sinus surgery for maxillary and/or frontal sinus disease, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (05/2010 - 05/2011) Status: Completed
• Rhinocerebral mucormycosis and hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a 20 year experience, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (03/2004) Status: Completed
• Possible adverse effects of Levaquin, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Surgery, (08/2003) Status: Completed