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Effect of Ventilation Tubes in Otitis-prone Children
Sponsor: Lund University
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.
Official title: Ventilation Tubes for Recurrent Acute Otitis Media - Effects on Antibiotic Consumption and Otitis Media Episodes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Year - 2 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2022-10-21
Completion Date
2033-05
Last Updated
2023-03-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
ventilation tubes
Transtympanic pressure equalising devices.
Locations (1)
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
Lund, Sweden