Study for children and adults with a persistent ear tube or small hole
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at Tympanoseal for people who still have a childhood ear tube or a small eardrum hole. It may help protect the ear and improve healing, while researchers compare outcomes using a standardized approach.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be at least 2 years old when you enroll
- Have proof of a retained ear tube or a small eardrum hole under 5 mm (not right at the eardrum edge)
- Have a signed consent form (and child assent if needed) and be able to follow study visits/instructions
- Do not have current ear drainage or an active middle ear infection
- No ear drainage/infection in the last 4 weeks, and no history of cholesteatoma
- Not on oral (by mouth) steroid medicines, and you cannot need ongoing ear-drop medicines after the procedure with Tympanoseal
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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