MRI scans aim to uncover hidden ear damage in CMV survivors
NCT ID NCT05229744
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether people born with cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection who have hearing loss or balance problems also have a condition called endolymphatic hydrops (fluid buildup in the inner ear). Researchers used a special MRI scan with a contrast dye to check for this fluid. The study was small and ended early, but it may help clarify the link between congenital CMV and inner ear issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Gadovist® (gadobutrol, a contrast agent for MRI)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors understand why some people with congenital CMV develop hearing loss or balance problems, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, terminated study with only 18 participants, so results may be limited and not apply to everyone. MRI contrast agents carry a small risk of allergic reaction or kidney issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild
Paris, PARIS, 75019, France
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Hôpital Robert Debre
Paris, 75019, France
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