Sound and pressure device offers hope for stuffy ears and face pain
NCT ID NCT04404036
First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested a handheld device that combines sound vibrations with gentle puffs of air to help people with Eustachian tube dysfunction (clogged ears, pressure, muffled hearing) and facial pain. Thirty adults used the device twice daily for six weeks. Researchers measured symptom changes using pain and ear-discomfort questionnaires. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could ease symptoms without surgery or medication.
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Sinus Center - Medical Univesity of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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