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Effect of Ventilation Tubes in Otitis-prone Children
Led by Lund University · Updated on 2023-03-20
150
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
549 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Effect of Ventilation Tubes in Otitis-prone Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children under 1 year of age at inclusion
- Have had 3 episodes of acute otitis media in the last 6 months, or 4 episodes in the last 12 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Cleft palate
- Severe immune deficiency
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Lund, Sweden, 22185
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Marie Gisselsson-Solen, MD, PhD
CONTACT
A
Ann Hermansson, Professor
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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