Comparing two cartilage graft methods for eardrum repair
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests two ways of using a piece of your own ear cartilage to repair a large hole in the eardrum, helping to improve hearing and prevent infections. The surgery is done with a small camera, and the goal is to see which method works better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had a safe, non-infected eardrum hole for at least 6 months.
- The hole is medium to large (25% or more of the eardrum).
- Your ear has been dry (no drainage) for at least 3 months, with a negative culture.
- Your middle ear bones and lining are healthy (checked by doctor).
- You have healthy cartilage in your tragus (the small bump in front of your ear canal).
- You can give written consent and are willing to follow the study plan.
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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