Thin vs. thick ear cartilage: which patch heals best?

NCT ID NCT07471191

First seen Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated May 25, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study compares two types of cartilage grafts (thin vs. thick) used to repair holes in the eardrum. Thirty adults with chronic ear drum perforations will receive one of the two grafts during endoscopic surgery. The main goal is to see which graft has a higher success rate at closing the hole after 6 months.

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