Long-term Eustachian tube dysfunction Ear, Nose and Throat
Conditions
Interventions
Patients who has problems with both Eustachian tubewill be randomized to decide which side (right or left) to dilate. A tympanostomy tube(also known as a ventilation tube or grommet) will be inserted
Sponsors
North Bristol NHS Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction identified in the clinic will be invited to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children 2. Active nasal disease e.g. polyps, deviated septum
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Eustachian tube score (ear popping during swallowing and blowing the ears) at 1 to 2 week before dilatation and at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months 12 months and 24 months after dilatation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pure tone audiometry 2. Tympanometry Measured at 1 to 2 week before dilatation and at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months and 24 months after dilatation | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed