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Ear Surgery's hidden impact on balance revealed by virtual reality test

NCT ID NCT04396145

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether surgery for chronic ear infections (chronic otitis media) can affect the utricle, a small organ in the inner ear that helps with balance. Researchers will use a virtual reality test called Subjective Visual Vertical (SVV) to measure balance function before and after surgery in 30 adults. The goal is to see if the surgery causes any trauma to the utricle, which could lead to balance problems.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons understand and reduce balance-related side effects from chronic ear surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures a specific balance function, not overall surgical outcomes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2020

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients with chronic otitis media

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic Otitis Media * Who had surgical treatment Exclusion Criteria: * A patient who had the vestibular disease before * Neurologic disease * Patients who had ear, brain and musculoskeletal surgery before

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Conditions

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chronic otitis media

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Chronic otitis media

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University

    Denizli, Denizli, 20070, Turkey (Türkiye)

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