Bioactive glass may help seal the ear after cholesteatoma surgery

NCT ID NCT05921643

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a bioactive glass material can effectively fill the mastoid bone after surgery for cholesteatoma, a non-cancerous but destructive ear growth. Adults having their first cholesteatoma operation will receive the glass filler to stabilize the repair and prevent the growth from coming back. The study measures how well the mastoid fills in over six months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

bioactive glass (GlassBONE or Bonalive)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a better way to prevent cholesteatoma from coming back after surgery, reducing the need for repeat operations.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 70 participants, and the filler's long-term safety and effectiveness are not yet proven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholesteatoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hôpital Lyon Sud

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France

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