New ear surgery aims to restore hearing without large incisions

NCT ID NCT07304999

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a surgical procedure called endoscopic stapedotomy for people with otosclerosis, a condition that causes progressive hearing loss. Surgeons will use a tiny camera to place a small artificial device in the middle ear to improve sound transmission. The study will follow 30 patients to see how much their hearing improves and track any complications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
endoscopic stapedotomy (surgical procedure with artificial loop prosthesis)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that endoscopic stapes surgery is a safe and effective way to restore hearing in people with otosclerosis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. Surgery always carries risks like infection, nerve injury, or hearing loss. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sohag universty hospital

    Sohag, Egypt

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