CompletedNot Applicable

Bone Anchored Hearing Implants in Chronic Otitis Media

Turkey (Türkiye)24 participantsStarted 2020-08-08

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the cost, functional benefits, and impact on the quality of life of using bone-anchored hearing devices in chronic otitis media patients

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults * No difficulty in coming to the hospital for follow-up * Ability to communicate and express oneself at a level sufficient to interact with researchers * Having an indication for BAHI due to Chronic Otitis media Exclusion Criteria: * Those with severe systemic illnesses (cancer, HIV, etc.) * Psychiatric patients experiencing compliance issues with hearing tests * Use of medication or medical devices that could affect the outcome of the study * Patients who cannot adhere to regular follow-ups and do not use the device will be excluded from the study.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

free field hearing level

Timeframe: one year

Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale

Timeframe: One year

World Health Organisation(WHO) Quality of Life Questionarie

Timeframe: One year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06047639

SponsorPamukkale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-02-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.