Oral steroids for sudden hearing loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests if oral steroids (corticosteroids) help people recover from a sudden, unexplained hearing loss in one ear. If you're eligible, you'll receive either steroid pills or a placebo to see how your hearing changes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have sudden hearing loss in one ear that started less than 10 days ago and got worse quickly (within 72 hours)
- You haven't had any ear problems, surgeries, or treatments that affect hearing before this happened
- You are not pregnant
- You are not currently on long-term steroids or cannot take oral steroids
- You have French health insurance
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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