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Completed NCT05605262

Effects of 100% Medical Grade Manuka Honey on Tympanic Membrane Reconstruction Healing.

Conditions: Otitis Media, Suppurative, Tympanic Membrane Perforation

Sex: All
Ages: 18 Years – 45 Years
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3
Enrollment: 64
Sponsor: Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia

Location: Indonesia

Summary

Throughout history, honey has been recognized for its healing properties. The use of honey for its medicinal properties dates back to 2200 BCE.The purpose of this clinical trial is to learn about the healing effects of 100% medical grade Manuka honey in participants with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media of the mucosal type.The main question it aims to answer is: Can 100% Manuka honey given at the time of Tympanoplasty improve the re-epithelialization (healing process) of the tympanic membrane compared to controls?Participants in the intervention group will receive a wound dressing of 100% medical grade Manuka honey after reconstructive surgery of the tympanic membrane.Researchers will compare the intervention group to the control group to see healing process.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:Participants of 18 - 45 years of age.Participants with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media of the mucosal type.Provision of signed and dated informed consent form. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study.Exclusion Criteria:Participants who previously received surgical therapy for Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media or have recurrent or residual disease.Participants with anatomical pathology results showing and/or suspecting a tumor.

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