Status:

COMPLETED

Novel Imaging of the Eustachian Tube; Patient Study

Lead Sponsor:

Oslo University Hospital

Conditions:

Otitis Media With Effusion

Eustachian Tube Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to establish wether a contrast medium applied to the middle ear can be used to diagnose pathology in the auditory tube. We will examine patients with and without middle ear...

Detailed Description

Introduction Dysfunction in the auditory tube / Eustachian tube (ET) is a frequent problem that may cause a series of middle ear conditions. Middle ear atelectasis, retraction of the tympanic membrane...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients \> 18 years old Referred to ENT clinic at Rikshospitalet for evaluation and treatment of OME, tympanic membrane peroration or tympanic membrane retraction Dysfunction of the ET is suspected by the ENT surgeon The patient is a candidate for balloon dilation of the ET

Exclusion

  • Previous serious allergic reaction to iodine based contrast medium Increased risk of bleeding Serious heart disease Diabetes I Previous ENT-surgery (t-tubes excluded) Middle ear disease, which requires other type of treatment Chronic rhino sinusitis or nasal polyposis Pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 29 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02282540

Start Date

May 1 2015

End Date

November 29 2017

Last Update

December 2 2017

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Oslo UH

Oslo, Norway, 0372