Conductive Hearing Loss, Unilateral study: Exporlation Tympanotomy
Official title Surgical-Clinical Correlation in Unilateral Conductive Hearing Loss With Intact Tympanic Membrane
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07431125
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see if the surgical exploration of the ear can confirm the real reason for unilateral conductive hearing loss, such as stapes fixation or other ear bone problems.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have hearing loss in one ear but no visible problems with the eardrum.
- What's involved
- Participants will undergo a surgical procedure called exploratory tympanotomy, where the surgeon looks at the ear bones and checks their movement. The study will compare what the surgeon finds with the earlier clinical guesses.
- Time commitment
- The study involves a single surgery and a few follow‑up visits over a few months to review the results.
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Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- unilateral conductive hearing loss or mixed HL with intact Tympanic Membrane
- Average Airborne Gap Above 20 decibels
You likely can't join if
- Sensorineural hearing loss
- Chronic otitis media
- TM perforation
- Previous ear surgery
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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