Ear surgery packing gets a makeover: chitosan gel tested
NCT ID NCT04783233
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study was designed to test a new gel made from chitosan (a substance from shellfish) as a packing material in ear surgery. The gel was to be compared with the standard Gelfoam packing to see which leads to better healing and less inflammation. However, the trial was withdrawn before any patients were enrolled, so no results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chitosan succinamide gel (Chitogel CSK-4)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a better packing material for ear surgery that improves healing and reduces inflammation.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data were collected. It is unknown if the gel is safe or effective in humans for this use.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ascension Providence Hospital Novi Campus
Novi, Michigan, 48374, United States
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