Gel patch mends eardrums without surgery – new study shows promise

NCT ID NCT06083181

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a gel patch called Perf-Fix that doctors place over a chronic hole in the eardrum to help it close naturally. 71 people aged 5 and older with large, non-healing eardrum holes took part. The main goals were to see if the patch safely closes the hole and how easy it is for doctors to apply.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Tympanic Membrane Perforation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Advanced ENT & Allergy

    Louisville, Kentucky, 40220, United States

  • Carolina Ear & Hearing Clinic

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States

  • House Institute

    Los Angeles, California, 90017, United States

  • Mass Eye and Ear

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • South Louisiana Ear, Nose, and Throat

    Mandeville, Louisiana, 70471, United States

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States