Bone cement may boost hearing in otosclerosis surgery
NCT ID NCT06221007
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at 73 people with otosclerosis who had stapes surgery using bone cement to fix the middle ear bones. The goal was to see if bone cement helps improve hearing over the long term. Researchers measured both conductive and sensorineural hearing changes with hearing tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bone cement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that using bone cement during stapes surgery improves both conductive and sensorineural hearing in the long term for people with otosclerosis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 73 patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and the improvement in sensorineural hearing is not yet proven in larger trials.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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73 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Stapedotomy surgeries performed at Pamukkale University ENT clinic since 2011 will be examined retrospectively.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over the age of 18 who underwent stapedotomy with a diagnosis of otosclerosis Exclusion Criteria: * Inadequate information in files
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, 20100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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