Faculty

Janalee K. Stokken, M.D.

Clinical Studies

Acupuncture Therapy for COVID-Related Olfactory Loss Rochester, Minn.
The objectives of this study are to describe the incidence of COVID-related olfactory loss, to compare the effectiveness of acupuncture, steroid rinses, and olfactory training versus steroid rinses and olfactory training in the treatment of COVID-related olfactory loss, and to recommend a treatment paradigm for patients with COVID-related olfactory loss.
Change in Hertel Exophthalmometry and Quality of Life, Following Balanced Decompression and/or Treatment with Medical Therapy in Patients with Thyroid Eye Disease Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to analyze and report orbital decompression outcomes in patients with a thyroid eye disease diagnosis.

The objective is to show that balanced orbital decompression will reduce preoperative Hertel’s measurement when compared to measurements done intraoperatively and remain stable at three-month follow-up. Additionally, to see increased patient satisfaction and quality of life regarding cosmesis when comparing pre and postoperative satisfaction surveys.
Image guidance navigation provides objective feedback that can be used to evaluate surgical trainees and consultants. (TruDi) Rochester, Minn.
Trudi will give us the data points to address residents and consultants skill level and areas of weakness during endoscopic sinus surgeries. (ESS)

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Quality of Life Outcomes Rochester, Minn.
The goal of this study is to determine the olfactory outcomes and quality of life outcomes associated with cautery upper limb vs cold knife upper limb nasal septal incision.
Mobile Device Surveying for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis - Feasibility Study Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to gather periodic quality of life data using the validated SNOT-22 protocol and/or other validated metrics using a free iPhone application for patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis (CRSwNP).