Effect of Chitodex Gel in Tympanoplasty Surgery
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Tympanic Membrane Perforation
Tympanic Membrane Inflammation
Surgery
Otitis Media
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 44 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Central Adelaide Local Health Network Incorporated · Government
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About This Trial
The general purpose of this study is to compare Chitosan-dextran (Chitodex) gel versus current standard of care, Gelfoam, as a middle ear (ME) and external auditory canal (EAC) packing agent as part of tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty and mastoidectomy procedures.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Individuals who have otoscopic evidence of tympanic membrane perforation that is also confirmed by tympanometry (Defined as a Type B tympanogram, with elevated EAC volume) AND
1. The TM perforation is associated with at least 15dB of conductive hearing loss on the affecte…
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