A randomised study to compare temporalis fascia and thin cartilage slices in eardrum repair

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN65587606

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2003-01-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Ear, Nose and Throat: Eardrum repair Ear, Nose and Throat Eardrum repair

Interventions

Comparing temporalis fascia and thin cartilage slices.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with a larger eardrum perforation who require a surgical repair.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Perforations less than 75% size of the eardrum 2. Any patient who has a concomitant ossicular chain damage or fixation 3. Patients who do not have sufficient understanding of the information given to offer consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Intact tympanic membrane	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Hearing levels and air-bone gaps	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026