Gel patch mends eardrums without surgery – new study shows promise
Disease control
Completed
This study tested a gel patch called Perf-Fix that doctors place over a chronic hole in the eardrum to help it close naturally. 71 people aged 5 and older with large, non-healing eardrum holes took part. The main goals were to see if the patch safely closes the hole and how easy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tympanogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC