A Randomized Trial of Intratympanic Drug Delivery: Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Dexameth… (NCT07568184) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Randomized Trial of Intratympanic Drug Delivery: Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Dexamethasone-Loaded Exosomes Versus Standard Therapy in Acute Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2026-04-03
Plain-language summary
Primary Objective To compare the efficacy of a single course of IT Exo-Dex versus conventional IT dexamethasone and exosome vehicle alone, as measured by the mean change in pure-tone average (PTA; 0.5, 1, 2, 4 kHz) from baseline to the 4-week post-treatment endpoint.
Secondary Objectives
1. To determine the safety and tolerability profile of IT Exo-Dex.
2. To compare the rate of hearing recovery (defined as \>10 dB improvement in PTA or recovery to within 10 dB of contralateral ear) among the three treatment groups at 1, 4, and 12 weeks.
3. To assess changes in auditory function via Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) thresholds and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs).
4. To characterize the pharmacokinetics and inner ear biodistribution of Exo-Dex using advanced imaging modalities (e.g., MRI with exosome-contrast agents in a sub-study cohort if applicable).
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Adults aged 18-65 years.
✓. Diagnosis of idiopathic SSNHL (≥30 dB sensorineural loss at three consecutive frequencies) within 14 days of symptom onset.
✓. Failed initial standard systemic steroid therapy (e.g., oral prednisone 1 mg/kg/day for 7-14 days) or presented with contraindications to systemic steroids.
✓. Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
✕. Identifiable cause of hearing loss (e.g., acoustic neuroma, Meniere's disease, trauma).
✕. Pre-existing severe to profound hearing loss in the affected ear.
✕. Active middle ear infection or tympanic membrane perforation.
✕. History of autoimmune disease, coagulation disorders, or immunodeficiency.
✕. Pregnancy or lactation.
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What they're measuring
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To compare the efficacy of a single course of Intratympanic Exosomes-Dexamethasone versus conventional IT dexamethasone and exosome vehicle alone As measured by the mean change in pure-tone average (PTA; 0.5, 1, 2, 4 kHz) from baseline to the 4-week post
Timeframe: 6 months
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Exosomes Efficacy As measured by the mean change in pure-tone average (PTA; 0.5, 1, 2, 4 kHz) from baseline to the 4-week post-treatment endpoint