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NCT04614324: RELIEF

A Study of RhinAer ARC Stylus for Treating Chronic Rhinitis (RELIEF)

Completed NA Results posted Last updated 28 August 2025
What this trial tests

NA trial testing RhinAer ARC Stylus in Chronic Rhinitis in 129 participants. Completed in 20 December 2024.

Timeline
5 October 2020
Primary endpoint
30 June 2021
20 December 2024

Quick facts

Lead sponsorAerin Medical
PhaseNA
StatusCompleted
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationna
Designsingle group
Maskingnone
Primary purposetreatment
Enrollment129
Start date5 October 2020
Primary completion30 June 2021
Estimated completion20 December 2024
Sites15 locations across United States, Germany

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Aerin Medical — full company profile →

Who can join

Adults 18 to 85, any sex, with Chronic Rhinitis. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Mean Change of the Reflective Total Nasal Symptoms Score (rTNSS) Primary · Baseline and 3 months post study procedure

The rTNSS (Total Nasal Symptom Score) is a brief questionnaire developed to assess the severity of symptoms in individuals with rhinitis, particularly allergic rhinitis The questionnaire consists of questions that evaluate the following 4 symptoms of Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Nasal Itching and Sneezing. Each symptom is rated on a 4-point scale from "0" (no symptoms), "1" (mild symptoms), "2" (moderate symptoms" and "3" (severe symptoms). The total score is calculated by summing up the individual scores for each symptom. The total score is the sum of the 4 nasal symptoms. A low score in

GroupValue95% CI
Treatment Arm-4.2-4.6 – -3.7
Participant Responder Percentage Secondary · Baseline and 3 months post study procedure

The rTNSS (Total Nasal Symptom Score) is a brief questionnaire developed to assess the severity of symptoms in individuals with rhinitis, particularly allergic rhinitis The questionnaire consists of questions that evaluate the following symptoms of Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Nasal Itching and Sneezing. Each symptom is rated on a 4-point scale from "0" (no symptoms) to "3" (severe symptoms). The total score is calculated by summing up the individual scores for each symptom. The total score is the sum of the 4 nasal symptoms. A low score indicates lower symptoms, a higher score indicates

GroupValue95% CI
RhinAer ARC Stylus Treatment76.268.1 – 82.8
3 Month - Mean Change in Mini Rhinoconjuctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (Mini RQLQ) Secondary · Baseline and 3 months post study procedure

The Rhinoconjuctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire is validated rhinoconjuctivitis disease-specific instrument. The MiniRQLQ, to be used in this study, was developed and validated for efficiency by reducing the number of questions to 14. The instrument consists of 14 questions across 5 domains (activity limitations (n=3), practical problems (n=2), nose symptoms (n=3), eye symptoms (n=3), and other symptoms (n=3)). Responses are based on a 1-week recall and provided on a 7-point scale: * 0 = not troubled * 1 = hardly troubled at all * 2 = somewhat troubled * 3 = moderately troubled * 4 = qu

GroupValue95% CI
Treatment Arm-1.8-1.8 – -1.4
6 Months - Mean Change in Mini Rhinoconjuctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (Mini RQLQ) Secondary · 6 Months

The Rhinoconjuctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire is a well-established, validated, and the most frequently used rhinoconjuctivitis disease-specific instrument. The MiniRQLQ, to be used in this study, was developed and validated to further facilitate ease of use and efficiency by reducing the number of questions to 14. The instrument consists of 14 questions across 5 domains (activity limitations (n=3), practical problems (n=2), nose symptoms (n=3), eye symptoms (n=3), and other symptoms (n=3)). Responses are based on a 1-week recall and provided on a 7-point scale: * 0 = not troubled * 1

GroupValue95% CI
Treatment Arm1.17± 1.0
Number of Participants With Device Related Adverse Events Secondary · Baseline and 3 months post study procedure

Evaluate profile by characterizing the type and frequency of adverse events reported at or following the study procedure an throughout the follow up period

GroupValue95% CI
Treatment Arm0
rTNSS Scores at 3 Months Secondary · 3 Months

The TNSS is an instrument used to collect patient self-rated severity of nasal symptoms originally comprised of 3 symptoms (nasal obstruction, itching/sneezing and secretion/runny nose) that has been widely adapted to include 4 nasal symptoms: rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and sneezing. The patient rates 4 nasal symptoms (rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, nasal itching and sneezing) on the following 4-point scale: * 0 = absent symptoms (no sign/symptom is evident) * 1 = mild symptoms (sign/symptom present, but minimal awareness; easily tolerated) * 2 = moderate symptoms (definite a

GroupValue95% CI
Treatment Arm3.56± 2.28
rTNSS Score at 6 Months Secondary · 6 Months

The TNSS is an instrument used to collect patient self-rated severity of nasal symptoms originally comprised of 3 symptoms (nasal obstruction, itching/sneezing and secretion/runny nose) that has been widely adapted to include 4 nasal symptoms: rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and sneezing. The patient rates 4 nasal symptoms (rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, nasal itching and sneezing) on the following 4-point scale: * 0 = absent symptoms (no sign/symptom is evident) * 1 = mild symptoms (sign/symptom present, but minimal awareness; easily tolerated) * 2 = moderate symptoms (definite a

GroupValue95% CI
Treatment Arm2.85± 2.24
rTNSS Change From Baseline at 6 Months Post Procedure Secondary · 6 Months

The TNSS is an instrument used to collect patient self-rated severity of nasal symptoms originally comprised of 3 symptoms (nasal obstruction, itching/sneezing and secretion/runny nose) that has been widely adapted to include 4 nasal symptoms: rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, nasal itching, and sneezing. The patient rates 4 nasal symptoms (rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, nasal itching and sneezing) on the following 4-point scale: * 0 = absent symptoms (no sign/symptom is evident) * 1 = mild symptoms (sign/symptom present, but minimal awareness; easily tolerated) * 2 = moderate symptoms (definite a

GroupValue95% CI
Treatment Arm-4.90± 2.92

Sponsor's own description

Post-market study to continue to evaluate the effectiveness of the RhinAer ARC Stylus for chronic rhinitis.

Publications & conference data

1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. Clinical and Quality of Life Outcomes Following Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency Neurolysis of the Posterior Nasal Nerve (RhinAer) for Treatment of Chronic Rhinitis.
    Lee JT, Abbas GM, Charous DD, Cuevas PDMM, et al · · 2022 · cited 24× · PMID 35818709 · DOI 10.1177/19458924221109987

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