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Can a tiny camera improve ear surgery? a decade of data puts endoscopic techniques to the test

NCT ID NCT07723547

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks back at 12 years of cholesteatoma surgeries at a French hospital to see how the shift to exclusive endoscopic ear surgery (EES) has affected outcomes. Researchers are comparing rates of residual disease, recurrence, and hearing improvement between patients treated before and after EES was adopted. The goal is to create a practical guide for when to use the endoscopic approach in everyday ear surgery.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the endoscopic approach proves as effective as traditional surgery, it could become the preferred method for many cholesteatoma cases, potentially reducing recovery time and improving outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational review, not a controlled trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection and surgeon experience. The findings may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Study facts

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Participants

443 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2012

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients operated for middle-ear cholesteatoma at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nice University Hospital, a tertiary academic referral center. All procedures were performed by a single experienced otologic surgeon.

Ages

12 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient operated for middle-ear cholesteatoma at the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nice University Hospital * Surgery performed between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2023 * Intraoperative confirmation of cholesteatoma Exclusion Criteria: * Absence of cholesteatoma at intraoperative examination * Cholesteatoma originating outside the middle ear (e.g., external auditory canal cholesteatoma)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholesteatoma of middle ear

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Cholesteatoma, middle ear

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU NICE

    Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France