Eardrum repair showdown: which surgical technique restores hearing better?

NCT ID NCT07149480

First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study compared two surgical techniques (interlay and underlay) for repairing large eardrum holes caused by chronic ear infections. Sixty adults with hearing loss but no active infection took part. The goal was to see which method better improves hearing after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shaikh Zayed Medical college/hospital, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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