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A Randomized Trial of Intratympanic Drug Delivery: Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Dexamethasone-Loaded Exosomes Versus Standard Therapy in Acute Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University
Summary
Primary Objective To compare the efficacy of a single course of IT Exo-Dex versus conventional IT dexamethasone and exosome vehicle alone, as measured by the mean change in pure-tone average (PTA; 0.5, 1, 2, 4 kHz) from baseline to the 4-week post-treatment endpoint. Secondary Objectives 1. To determine the safety and tolerability profile of IT Exo-Dex. 2. To compare the rate of hearing recovery (defined as \>10 dB improvement in PTA or recovery to within 10 dB of contralateral ear) among the three treatment groups at 1, 4, and 12 weeks. 3. To assess changes in auditory function via Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) thresholds and Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs). 4. To characterize the pharmacokinetics and inner ear biodistribution of Exo-Dex using advanced imaging modalities (e.g., MRI with exosome-contrast agents in a sub-study cohort if applicable).
Official title: A Phase II, Randomized Trial of Intratympanic Drug Delivery: Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Dexamethasone-Loaded Exosomes Versus Standard Therapy in Acute Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2026-04-03
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2026-05-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells
Exosomes (30-150 nm) are natural vesicles secreted by most cell types, playing crucial roles in intercellular communication via transport of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. As drug delivery vehicles, they offer intrinsic biocompatibility, low immunogenicity, and an innate ability to cross biological barriers.
Locations (1)
Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt, Egypt