Eardrum repair showdown: which surgical technique wins for better hearing?
NCT ID NCT07149480
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques for repairing large eardrum holes caused by chronic ear infections. The interlay method places the graft between eardrum layers, while the underlay method places it beneath. Researchers measured hearing improvement in 60 adults to see which technique works better. The goal is to help surgeons choose the best approach for restoring hearing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (interlay or underlay tympanoplasty)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could guide surgeons to choose the method that offers better hearing recovery for patients with chronic ear infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The techniques are already established, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shaikh Zayed Medical college/hospital, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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