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Acetic Acid Ear Drops Versus 0.3 % Ciprofloxacin for Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media.
Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of 2% acetic acid ear drops with 0.3% ciprofloxacin ear drops in the medical management of chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). The study will be conducted among adults aged 18 to 70 years attending the Otorhinolaryngology Department of Dr. Ruth K.M. Pfau Civil Hospital, Karachi. Participants will be randomly allocated to receive either 2% acetic acid or 0.3% ciprofloxacin ear drops three times daily for one month. Treatment effectiveness will be assessed by achievement of a dry ear and improvement in otological symptom score.
Official title: Effectiveness of Acetic Acid Ear Drops Versus Standard Treatment in Medical Management of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
146
Start Date
2026-09-23
Completion Date
2027-01-18
Last Updated
2026-09-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Acetic Acid 2% Ear Drops
2% acetic acid ear drops, 3 drops administered into the affected ear three times daily for one month. Participants will self-administer the assigned medication after appropriate instructions.
Ciprofloxacin 0.3% Otic Solution
0.3% ciprofloxacin otic solution, 3 drops administered into the affected ear three times daily for 30 days. Participants will self-administer the medication after appropriate instructions.
Locations (1)
Dr. Ruth K. M. Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan