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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Tinnitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Hôpital Lariboisière

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75010, France