Observation of Gas Exchange in the Middle Ear

November 18, 2008 updated by: Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Observation of fluid behavior over a perforated eardrum.

A comparison of the behavior of the gas in normal vs. different kinds of otitis media ears.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Fluid present in middle ears is observed during the regular treatment of patients.

The observation in made during the treatment and not as an additional activity. The fluid is either a steroids solution or sterile normal saline or ear's mucus discharge, all in perforated eardrums, either as a part of their intra-tympanic treatment for sudden hearing loss, or traumatic perforation [considered as the normal ears] compared to otitis media ears.

The observation is made on bubble formation over the perforation. The time length of the inspection is about 1 minute, under the microscope, during the treatment.

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Jerusalem, Israel, 91031
        • Otolaryngology Dept., Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

8 years to 80 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients treated as a routine treatment in the outpatient or patients admitted for treatment of sudden hearing loss.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients having perforated eardrum.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Non cooperative patients.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Normal ears
Otitis media ears.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Creation of air bubbles.
Time Frame: one year.
one year.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 18, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

November 19, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 19, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 18, 2008

Last Verified

November 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • cohenmed.CTIL

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