Steroid gel ear injection for sudden hearing loss
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests whether injecting a steroid combined with hyaluronic acid into the ear can help restore hearing after sudden sensory neural hearing loss. It's a single-arm study, meaning everyone gets the same treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You must have been diagnosed with sudden sensory neural hearing loss (a rapid loss of hearing, usually in one ear)
- You must not have an infection or problem in your outer or middle ear
- You must not have had a skull fracture or ear surgery in the past
- You must not have other nerve or brain symptoms like facial weakness or dizziness
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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