Steroid Injection Through Eardrum for Sudden Hearing Loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to deliver steroid medication directly into the inner ear through the eardrum to treat sudden hearing loss in one ear. The goal is to help restore hearing after standard treatments haven't fully worked.
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Who can take part
- Age 12 to 75 years old
- Sudden hearing loss in only one ear, confirmed by hearing tests and imaging (CT or MRI scans)
- Hearing loss started within the last 7 days and remains severe even after standard treatment
- No known cause for the hearing loss (like Meniere's disease or previous ear surgery)
- No recent chemotherapy, strong diuretics (water pills), or high-dose aspirin use in the past 6 months
- No history of stroke, heart attack, severe liver or kidney disease, or neurological disorders like epilepsy or Parkinson's
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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