Can an ankle test diagnose a hearing disorder?

NCT ID NCT07384091

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study aims to see if a simple vibration test at the ankle can identify patients with superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS), a condition where a thin bone in the ear causes hearing of internal body sounds or pulsatile tinnitus. Researchers will test 30 adults with these symptoms using a special device called the B250. The goal is to find a quick, non-invasive way to diagnose SCDS without more complex tests.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, non-invasive diagnostic test for superior canal dehiscence syndrome, reducing the need for more complex procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage diagnostic study with only 30 participants. The test may not be accurate enough to replace current diagnostic methods, and results may not apply to broader populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Semicircular Canal Dehiscence semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome Tinnitus

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karolinska University Hospital, Hearing and Balance Unit

    Stockholm, Huddinge, 141 57, Sweden

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