Hydroxychloroquine for sudden hearing loss
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medication called hydroxychloroquine, usually used for malaria or autoimmune conditions, can help treat sudden hearing loss. It will be compared to standard steroid treatment. The goal is to see if it improves hearing recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 70 years old.
- You have sudden hearing loss in one ear that started within the last 2 weeks.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You do not have a history of certain eye diseases or take medications that could harm your eyes.
- You are not allergic to hydroxychloroquine.
- You do not have any condition that would make taking oral steroids unsafe.
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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