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NCT03868891 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Exercises for Improving Soft Palate and Eustachian Tube Function in Children With Ear Tubes With or Without Cleft Palate
A NA study, sponsored by Noel Jabbour.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 11
- Enrollment target
NCT03868891: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Noel Jabbour.
NCT03868891 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Noel Jabbour. The registered enrollment target is 11 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03868891, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Noel Jabbour.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 11 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Elevation of the soft palate (the soft part of the roof of the mouth) during swallowing helps the Eustachian tube to open and keep the ear healthy. (The Eustachian tube is the normal tube running from the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat). When the soft palate does not move enough (due to a history of cleft palate or for unknown reasons), this can lead to speech problems. Also, because the Eustachian tube is not opening enough, fluid can accumulate in the middle ear, which requires treatment with ear tubes. The goal of this research study is to determine if soft palate exercises will help improve the ability of the soft palate to close the area between the throat and nose, like it is supposed to during speech and swallowing, and if this improves Eustachian tube opening.
Primary Outcome
Percent change in middle ear pressure equilibrated during the inflation-deflation test at 2 months
Interventions
- DEVICE EMST150
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 11 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-08-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-05-31 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT03868891 stopped before completion
NCT03868891 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 11 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which EMST150 is the first listed.
NCT03868891 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03868891 about?
NCT03868891 is a clinical study titled "Exercises for Improving Soft Palate and Eustachian Tube Function in Children With Ear Tubes With or Without Cleft Palate". Elevation of the soft palate (the soft part of the roof of the mouth) during swallowing helps the Eustachian tube to open and keep the ear healthy. (The Eustachian tube is the normal tube running from the middle ear to the back of the nose and throat). When the soft palate does not move enough (due ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03868891?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 11 participants. The study started on 2019-08-16. Estimated completion is 2022-05-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03868891?
The interventions under investigation include: EMST150 (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03868891?
This trial is sponsored by Noel Jabbour, which has 2 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03868891's enrollment target sits among peer trials
11 1927th of 2000 higher than 74 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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