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New treatment option for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL)
Official title Acupuncture Therapy for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07575334
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture combined with corticosteroid therapy in treating sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does acupuncture combined with corticosteroids improve hearing recovery (pure tone audiometry, PTA) at 8 weeks compared with sham acupuncture combined with corticosteroids?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70
You may be able to join if
- Age between 18 and 70 years;
- Meets the diagnostic criteria for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL): sudden, unexplained sensorineural hearing loss occurring within 72...
- Unilateral SSNHL with self-perceived symmetrical hearing in both ears prior to the current episode (or supported by previous audiologic examination...
- Time from symptom onset to enrollment and treatment initiation within 14 days;
- Clear consciousness and logical responses, able to understand the scale items and complete the assessments;
You likely can't join if
- Identifiable definite etiology after complete examination, including acoustic neuroma, cerebrovascular accident, trauma, Hunt syndrome, etc.;
- History of hearing abnormality (affected ear) or balance dysfunction prior to the current episode (including previous SSNHL, vestibular migraine...
- Presence of diseases for which systemic corticosteroid therapy is clinically not recommended (e.g., poorly controlled or insulin-dependent diabetes...
- Received systemic or local corticosteroid therapy for 10 days or more prior to enrollment;
- Presence of other diseases (e.g., severe skin disorders) that preclude completion of acupuncture treatment;
- Presence of severe organ dysfunction;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 18 and 70 years;
- Meets the diagnostic criteria for sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL): sudden, unexplained sensorineural hearing loss occurring within 72 hours, with a hearing threshold decrease of ≥30 dB in at least three...
- Unilateral SSNHL with self-perceived symmetrical hearing in both ears prior to the current episode (or supported by previous audiologic examination reports);
- Time from symptom onset to enrollment and treatment initiation within 14 days;
- Clear consciousness and logical responses, able to understand the scale items and complete the assessments;
- Agrees to participate in the trial and signs a written informed consent form.
- Identifiable definite etiology after complete examination, including acoustic neuroma, cerebrovascular accident, trauma, Hunt syndrome, etc.;
- History of hearing abnormality (affected ear) or balance dysfunction prior to the current episode (including previous SSNHL, vestibular migraine, Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo...
- Presence of diseases for which systemic corticosteroid therapy is clinically not recommended (e.g., poorly controlled or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, history of peptic ulcer, active infection or tuberculosis...
- Received systemic or local corticosteroid therapy for 10 days or more prior to enrollment;
- Presence of other diseases (e.g., severe skin disorders) that preclude completion of acupuncture treatment;
- Presence of severe organ dysfunction;
- Received acupuncture treatment within the past 12 months;
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women;
- Other reasons deemed by the investigator as unsuitable for participation in this clinical study (e.g., high anticipated difficulty in completing follow-up, obvious low compliance, etc.).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Shanghai, China
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Shanghai, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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