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To investigate the incidence of tuba dysfunction (TD) and middle ear (ME) morbidity after radiotherapy (RT) to the Head & Neck and test the effect of auto-inflation of the Eustachian tube (ET) on middle ear effusion with a special designed balloon (Otovent®) and thereby better hearing and ear related quality of life after cancer treatment.


Clinical Trial Description

Middle ear complications and TD are common following RT to the Head & Neck, where the radiation field involves the ET and ME. These are due to mucositis and swelling in the surrounding pharyngeal tissue and on the long-term fibrosis. The ET is a small channel from the middle ear to the upper part of the pharynx. It is normally closed but briefly opens while swallowing or yawning. The ME pressure then equalizes and optimize sound conduction to the inner ear. If the function of the ET is impaired it can lead to negative pressure and effusion. This causes pain, tinnitus, otitis media with effusion (OME), chronic otitis media (COM) and hearing loss. Last can be none reversible. Almost everyone experience middle ear morbidity short after RT, but on the long-term up to 20 % have chronic otitis media and TD with significant hearing impairment and the need for hearing aid. Conventional treatment with insertion of ventilation tubes in to the tympanic membrane is not recommended for radiation-induced ME problems. Methods and materials: The investigators will by randomized controlled trials examine the effect of auto-inflation of the ET on ME morbidity with a custom-made balloon called Otovent®. Examination of the ear is conducted by otoscopy, pure tone and impedance audiometry and questionnaires. ;


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NCT number NCT02716376
Study type Interventional
Source Zealand University Hospital
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date April 2016
Completion date April 1, 2022

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