Hearing aids or surgery? small study tests best fix for otosclerosis
NCT ID NCT02456272
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study looked at 30 adults with otosclerosis, a condition that causes hearing loss. Each person first tried a hearing aid for at least 2 months, then had surgery. The goal was to see which approach improved quality of life more. The study is complete and provides early data on how these treatments compare.
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Toulouse University Hospital (CHU de Toulouse)
Toulouse, 31059, France
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