Ear pressure and tube size in healthy ears
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study uses scans to look at the size of the tube that connects your middle ear to your throat, and how that relates to air pressure in your ear. It may help doctors better understand and treat ear problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be 7 years old or older
- Your eardrum must be healthy (no holes or damage)
- You must not have any current or past middle ear infections
- You must not have a cold or respiratory infection at the time of the study
- You must not have had radiation therapy to the head or neck before
- You must not have a history of serious head or ear trauma
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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