Eustachian tube disorder

This study tested a low-cost, smartphone-connected device that checks middle ear health. Researchers compared it to standard equipment in 30 adults and children. The goal is to make ear screening affordable and easy for rural communities, reducing preventable hearing loss.

This study tested a balloon catheter to open blocked Eustachian tubes in 31 adults. The device is inserted into the tube and inflated to widen it. Researchers measured changes in ear symptoms over 14 months to see if the procedure provides lasting relief.

This study tested whether changing how fast pressure increases during hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can lower the chance of ear pain and injury. Over 1,500 people receiving HBOT were randomly assigned to one of two compression schedules. The goal was to see if a non-linear (sl…

This study tested a device called SinuSonic that combines sound vibrations with gentle pressure to help people with Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) and facial pain. Thirty adults used the device twice a day for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in symptoms like ear pressu…

This study tested whether a low dose of tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, could reduce bleeding during middle ear surgery. 100 adults undergoing microscopic or endoscopic ear surgery received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug improved the …

This study checked whether hot air balloon pilots, who are exposed to burner noise and air pressure changes, have more hearing, eustachian tube, or balance problems than other adults. About 105 pilots and non-pilots took part in safe, non-invasive hearing and balance tests. The g…