Cartilage graft comparison for eardrum repair
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of using cartilage from the tragus (the small bump in front of the ear) to repair a long-standing hole in the eardrum. The goal is to see which method gives better hearing and healing results.
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 hole in your eardrum for at least 6 months.
- The hole covers a quarter to all of the eardrum (but not just a small hole).
- Your ear has been dry (no discharge) for at least 3 months, and tests show no infection.
- You have not had ear surgery before and your ear bones (ossicles) are intact.
- You are able to give written consent to participate.
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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