Trial Outcomes & Findings for Does Topical Otic Drop Use at Time of Tympanostomy Tube Surgery Improve Outcomes When no Middle Ear Effusion is Present (NCT NCT03655665)

NCT ID: NCT03655665

Last Updated: 2026-08-19

Results Overview

Any non-"large volume" ear canal volume (less than 1.00cc volume) measurement at 4 week visit, in conjunction with physical examination notable for occluded TT, would be consistent with tube occlusion.

Recruitment status

TERMINATED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

9 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0-35 days post-op

Results posted on

2026-08-19

Participant Flow

Unit of analysis: Ear

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
All Study Participants
Participants will serve their own control. Participants will receive 3 drops of ofloxacin otic solution intra- and post-operatively 3 times per day for 3 days in ONE ear. Ear sidedness will be randomized by participant. Ofloxacin otic solution: Three drops of ofloxacin otic 0.3%. intra and post-operatively for 3 days post-surgery on one ear.
Overall Study
STARTED
9 9
Overall Study
Treatment Ear
9 9
Overall Study
No Treatment Ear
9 9
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9 9
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0 0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
All Study Participants
n=9 Participants
Participants will serve their own control. Participants will receive 3 drops of ofloxacin otic solution intra- and post-operatively 3 times per day for 3 days in ONE ear. Ear sidedness will be randomized by participant. Ofloxacin otic solution: Three drops of ofloxacin otic 0.3%. intra and post-operatively for 3 days post-surgery on one ear.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
9 Participants
n=9 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=9 Participants
Age, Continuous
2.34 years
n=9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=9 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants
n=9 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 participants
n=9 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-35 days post-op

Population: None of the ears analyzed were found to have tube occlusion at the time of follow up visit.

Any non-"large volume" ear canal volume (less than 1.00cc volume) measurement at 4 week visit, in conjunction with physical examination notable for occluded TT, would be consistent with tube occlusion.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment Ear
n=9 Participants
Participants will serve their own control. Participants will receive 3 drops of ofloxacin otic solution intra- and post-operatively 3 times per day for 3 days in ONE ear. Ear sidedness will be randomized by participant. Ofloxacin otic solution: Three drops of ofloxacin otic 0.3%. intra and post-operatively for 3 days post-surgery on one ear.
No Intervention
n=9 Participants
Participants will serve their own control. Participants will receive no intervention in the ear contralateral to the treated ear. Ear sidedness will be randomized by participant.
Percentage of Patients With Tympanostomy Tube Occlusion
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0-35 days post-op

Any drainage of liquid from the ear. Can be clear, bloody, or purulent

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Treatment Ear
n=9 Participants
Participants will serve their own control. Participants will receive 3 drops of ofloxacin otic solution intra- and post-operatively 3 times per day for 3 days in ONE ear. Ear sidedness will be randomized by participant. Ofloxacin otic solution: Three drops of ofloxacin otic 0.3%. intra and post-operatively for 3 days post-surgery on one ear.
No Intervention
n=9 Participants
Participants will serve their own control. Participants will receive no intervention in the ear contralateral to the treated ear. Ear sidedness will be randomized by participant.
Percentage of Patients With Otorrhea (Drainage From the Ear)
0 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Treatment Ear

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

No Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Kenneth Whittemore

Boston Childrens' Hospital

Phone: (617) 355-6462

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place