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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
116 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2016-02-29
2017-06-30
Brief Summary
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This study is designed to find out which of a number of simple tests is best at detecting if the Eustachian tube is performing normally. Both patient-completed questionnaires and clinical tests using specialist machines will be compared as a way of diagnosing Eustachian tube dysfunction.
A group of adults aged 18 and above, and children aged 5-17 years with normal ears, and a similar group of people that are already known to have Eustachian tube dysfunction, will both take six different tests and complete four different questionnaires. The differences in the results between the group with ETD and the healthy group will be compared. The results for each test or questionnaire will be compared to see which is best at telling the healthy and Eustachian tube function groups apart, and therefore at diagnosing Eustachian tube dysfunction. The investigators will also look to see if a combination of one or more of the tests or questionnaires is best at diagnosing the disease.
The results of this study hope to provide a test or combination of tests that can be used on a daily basis by ENT doctors. The assessment technique would also be helpful in researching and comparing new treatments for ETD.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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CASE_CONTROL
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Adults with suspected Eustachian tube dysfunction
Age 18+ with possible Eustachian tube dysfunction on the basis of symptoms and examination findings.
Different objective clinical tests of Eustachian tube function
Different patient-completed questionnaires relating to Eustachian tube dysfunction
Interventions
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Different objective clinical tests of Eustachian tube function
Different patient-completed questionnaires relating to Eustachian tube dysfunction
Eligibility Criteria
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18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
OTHER
Responsible Party
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James Tysome
Principle Investigator
Locations
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Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, , United Kingdom
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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166405
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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