Interest of the Cone Beam Scanner of Temporal Bones in the Analysis of Conductive Hearing Loss

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, STRASBOURG, FRANCE · Dec 7, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking into a new imaging technology called a cone beam scanner to see how well it can help doctors understand and diagnose conductive hearing loss, a common condition where sound has trouble traveling through the outer or middle ear. As people age, this type of hearing loss becomes more frequent. Currently, CT scans of the temporal bones (the bones near the ear) are the standard way to diagnose this condition, but the quality of these scans can vary based on the equipment used. The researchers want to find out if the cone beam scanner offers better or more useful images for diagnosing conductive hearing loss.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be at least 18 years old and have had either a CT scan or a cone beam scan related to their conductive hearing loss between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2020. It's important that participants are willing to allow their previous scan data to be used for research. Those who do not wish to participate will be excluded. If you join the study, you can expect to help researchers understand the effectiveness of this new imaging technique, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment for future patients with hearing loss.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Major subject (≥18 years old)
• • Subject having performed a CT scan or a cone beam for pre- and post-operative conductive hearing loss between January 01, 2018 and December 31, 2020
• • Subject who has not expressed his opposition, after being informed, to the reuse of his data for the purposes of this research.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subject who expressed their opposition to participating in the study