Effectiveness of Silver Nitrate Cauterization vs Conservative Management in Tympanic Membrane Perforation Closure

Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 50% silver nitrate chemical cauterization compared to conservative management (spontaneous healing) in closing small, dry tympanic membrane perforations. Patients presenting with a small (\<4 mm), dry, unilateral tympanic membrane perforation will be assigned to either receive weekly applications of 50% silver nitrate for up to 4 weeks or undergo observation for spontaneous healing. The primary outcome is to assess and compare the proportion of patients achieving complete tympanic membrane closure after 4 weeks of follow-up

Timeline

Start

2027-01-01

Primary completion

2027-07-01

Completion

2027-08-01

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