Fluticasone spray system for long-term ear pressure problems
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests a new way of delivering a steroid medicine (fluticasone) through the nose to treat eustachian tube dysfunction, which can cause ear pressure, popping, or discomfort. It may help by reducing swelling around the eustachian tube so the ear can drain and equalize pressure better.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 to under 80
- You have ear symptoms (one or both ears) for more than 3 months
- Your Eustachian Tube Dysfunction questionnaire score (ETDQ-7) is above 14.5
- Your ear test results (tympanometry) show Type B, C, or As patterns
- If you can become pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test before and during the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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