Breakthrough gel could fix eardrums without surgery
NCT ID NCT02307916
Summary
This study tested whether a gel containing a natural growth factor (FGF-2) could heal long-standing holes in the eardrum. 57 adults with chronic perforations applied the gel or a placebo up to three times. The main goal was to see if the gel could safely and effectively close the hole, potentially avoiding the need for surgery.
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Locations
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Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Wilford Hall, Lackland Airforce Base
Lackland City, Texas, 78236, United States
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