Stent could silence ringing in the ear
NCT ID NCT06726928
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a stent called SiREX to treat pulsatile tinnitus—a rhythmic ringing in the ear—caused by a narrowed vein in the brain. About 78 adults with symptoms lasting over three months will receive the stent. The main goal is to see if the tinnitus disappears 90 days after the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SiREX stent
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a lasting solution for people with disabling pulsatile tinnitus caused by a narrowed sinus vein.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 78 participants. The stent procedure carries risks like bleeding or infection, and the tinnitus may not fully resolve.
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Conditions
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Contact
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Locations
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Hôpital Lariboisière
RECRUITINGParis, 75010, France