PRP patch may boost eardrum healing in ear infection patients
NCT ID NCT07664319
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a patient's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during eardrum repair surgery improves healing. 48 adults with chronic ear infections and eardrum holes were split into two groups: one got PRP-soaked sponges placed in the ear during surgery, the other got plain sponges. The main goal was to see if the eardrum healed fully after two months, and also to check hearing improvement.
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Active substance
platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve eardrum repair surgery success.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 48 patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and PRP's benefit over standard care is uncertain.
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Sbü Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Eah
Istanbul, Sisli, 34700, Turkey (Türkiye)