Effect of Ventilation Tubes in Otitis-prone Children

NCT05348291 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2023-03-20

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of ventilation tubes in children with recurrent ear infections. By drawing lots, young children with recurrent ear infections will be assigned to one of two groups (ventilation tubes or close follow-up), and the number of ear infections and antibiotic prescriptions in each group will be monitored. The study participants will be followed until they are 7 years old.

Conditions

  • Recurrent Acute Otitis Media

Interventions

DEVICE

ventilation tubes

Transtympanic pressure equalising devices.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Lund University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Year
Max Age
2 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-10-21
Primary Completion
2028-05-31
Completion
2033-05-31

Countries

  • Sweden

Study Locations

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