Methylprednisolon zur Behandlung des akuten Hörverlusts im Tiermodell: Eine doppelblinde placebokontrollierte Studie
Methylprednisolone as a treatment of sudden sensorineural hearing loss tested in an animal modell: a double-blind placebo-controlled study
by Hendrik Desinger
Date of Examination:2020-11-30
Date of issue:2020-11-27
Advisor:Prof. Dr. Martin Canis
Referee:Dr. Nicola Strenzke
Referee:Prof. Dr. Rainer Mausberg
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Abstract
English
Until today the pathogenesis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) remains unclear. Consequently, the evidence for causal therapeutic options is unsatisfactory. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a corticosteroid infusion on acute hearing loss and inner ear microcirculation for vascular cochlear impairment since corticosteroids appear to be the current therapeutic standard for SSHL. For this purpose, two groups of guinea pigs were formed and, after induction of a SSHL by acute hyperfibrinogenemia, treated with either methylprednisolon or an equal amount of isotonic saline solution as placebo therapy. Significant increase in the plasma fibrinogen concentration were accompanied by a significant increase in the hearing threshold. Furthermore, a decrease in cochlear blood flow in the capillaries of the stria vascularis has been detected. The rheological properties of the blood could be influenced by hyperfibrinogenemia and appear to be directly related to hearing impairment. There was no significant difference between the two groups after treatment with either methylprednisolone or placebo. During the experiment, the plasma fibrinogen concentration remained at a consistently high level, a reduction in cochlear blood flow and an increase in the hearing threshold were observed. Consequently, no proof of efficacy could be provided for therapy with glucocorticoids in the underlying acute model for vascular cochlear impairment.
Keywords: sudden sensorineural hearing loss; cortocosteroid; hyperfibrinogenemia; inner ear microcirculation; plasma fibrinogen level; hearing impairment; hearing threshold