Testing Middle Ear Function with Sound Waves
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This research study tests a new way to measure how well your middle ear (the tiny bones behind your eardrum) works using sound waves instead of traditional hearing tests. It involves three groups: people with normal hearing, people with conductive hearing loss, and people scheduled for cochlear implant surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You must be able to give written consent to participate
- Your eardrum must be intact with no signs of infection or fluid buildup
- You cannot have had middle ear surgery in the past
- You cannot be enrolled in another medical trial testing a new drug or device
- Your ear canal must be clear and healthy with no severe infection
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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