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Feasibility of the objective measurement of the ossicular chain mobility, by using a force-measuring device based on a fiber optics sensors (PalpEar).
The aim of this study was to develop and test a palpating instrument, which enables the experienced and occasional otologic surgeon to record force in three dimensions during his standard palpation of each ossicle at surgery and al-lows correlation of his subjective impression with objective measurement results. The first task was to incorporate force sensing capability into a standard 45° angulated 2.5 mm hook, which is commonly used to palpate, disconnect and luxate ossicles during middle ear surgery.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| PalpEar | Experimental | Intraoperative palpation of the ossicles using the PalpEar device, to measure mobility of the ossicle chain. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| PalpEar | Device | Palpation of the middle-ear ossicles using the PalpEar device, to measure mobility of the ossicle chain |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Measurement of the ossicle mobility through the palpation force | The palpation forces needed to move the middle-ear ossicles out from their resting position will be measured through a force sensing device. The measured palpation forces are measured in equivalent gram-force [gF]. The primary outcome of the study is to demonstrate if a relation can be established between the subjective feeling of the surgeon and an objective measurement of the palpation force. | 1 day. The measurements are performed during day 1, in parallel with the underlying surgery, and therefore assessed within the time frame of 1 day. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Difference between normal and impaired ossicular chains | A comparison between ossicular chains judged as "normal" by the surgeon and impaired ossicular chains will be performed, to assess if a significant difference can be extracted from the measurement of the palpation force. This would help in a future diagnosis assisted by a force sensing device. | 1 day. The measurements are performed during day 1, in parallel with the underlying surgery, and therefore assessed within the time frame of 1 day. |
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Inclusion criteria:
The targeted subject population consists of patients undergoing stapedotomy for otosclerosis and subjects with a normal ossicular chain who are subject to the placement of a cochlear implant to treat hearing loss.
Exclusion criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Thomas E. Linder, Prof. MD | Luzerner Kantonsspital | Principal Investigator |
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| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 11201805 | Background | Huber A, Linder T, Ferrazzini M, Schmid S, Dillier N, Stoeckli S, Fisch U. Intraoperative assessment of stapes movement. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2001 Jan;110(1):31-5. doi: 10.1177/000348940111000106. | |
| Background | Zöllner F. Die bisherigen Ergebnisse der Schallsondenunersuchungen. Arch Ohren-, Nasen- und Kehlkopfheilkunde 1951;159:358-364 | ||
| 926970 |
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| ID | Term |
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| D018424 | Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear |
| ID | Term |
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| D004427 | Ear Diseases |
| D010038 | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases |
| D002781 | Cholesteatoma |
| D007642 | Keratosis |
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| D012871 |
| Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |