Topical Probiotic Sinus Irrigations for Chronic Sinusitis

This study is looking at whether a probiotic called *Lactobacillus sakei proBio65* can help treat chronic sinusitis (ongoing sinus inflammation) better than saline (saltwater) rinses. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older, have chronic sinusitis with worsening symptoms, and have had sinus surgery before. The study wants to enroll 60 people. Researchers will compare how well *Lactobacillus sakei proBio65* works against saline rinses by looking at your sinus symptoms after 6 weeks. The idea is that this probiotic might help by restoring the good bacteria in your sinuses and fighting off bad bacteria that cause infections.

Study design
This is a randomized, double-blind study, meaning participants and researchers won't know who is receiving the probiotic or the saline rinse. About 60 people will participate.
What's involved
Participants will use either the *Lactobacillus sakei proBio65* or saline nasal irrigation twice a day for 14 days.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your sinus symptoms will be measured at 6 weeks after starting the treatment.

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NCT05427695

Topical Probiotic Sinus Irrigations for Treating Chronic Sinusitis

Recruiting
PHASE2Ages 18+InterventionalTreatment
University of Illinois at Chicago
~60 participants
Updated 2026-05-27 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Lactobacillus sakei proBio65Isotonic Saline Solution

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22)
Measured over 6 weeks
Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Diagnosis)
1 sites across 1 states
Illinois1
  • Victoria Lee, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · University of Illinois at Chicago

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  • Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22)6 weeks

    It is expected that topical probiotic irrigations will result in a clinically significant change in symptom severity score (SNOT-22) (a change of 9 on a scale 0-110) compared to saline irrigations (primary outcome).