Eardrum repair breakthrough? growth factor gel shows promise in trial
Disease control
Completed
This study tested whether a gel containing a natural growth factor (FGF-2) can safely close long-standing holes in the eardrum. Fifty-seven adults with a dry eardrum hole for over 3 months received up to three treatments. The main goal was to see how many people's eardrums closed…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: D. Bradley Welling, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
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