New ear tube position may reduce surgery risks for kids
NCT ID NCT06191562
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at where ear tubes are placed in children with ear infections. Normally, tubes go in the front part of the eardrum, but this trial places them in the back part in one ear to see if it lowers the risk of a hole that won't heal. About 386 children will be followed for up to 3 years to compare complications like drainage, blockage, and persistent holes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tympanostomy tube (ear tube)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that placing ear tubes in a different spot on the eardrum reduces the chance of a hole that won't close, making future repairs easier.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study comparing two surgical techniques, not testing a new drug. The benefit may be small, and results may not apply to all children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh North
Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
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