Homeopathic Ear Drops for Otitis Media Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Otitis Media

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if a commercially available homeopathic ear drop preparation is effective in reducing symptoms in children 6 months - 11 years old with acute otitis media in whom the health care provider has recommended that antibiotics not be immediately administered. A total of 150 study patients with otitis media will be randomized to receive homeopathic ear drops, or no ear drops, in addition to receiving standard care. It is postulated that children using the ear drops will have more rapid resolution of symptoms and need fewer antibiotics than those randomized to not receive the ear drops.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01003210

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

210

Starts

2009-10-01

Expected to finish

2013-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2018-06-08

Who can join

Age: 1 and older, up to 11. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 6 months - 11 years old
• Diagnosed with otitis media by clinician at participating clinic
• Clinician determines that a "watch and wait" antibiotic prescription treatment plan is optimal management

You may not qualify if…

• Antibiotic treatment during past 7 days
• Homeopathic treatment within past 30 days
• History of serious chronic illness (e.g. diabetes, autoimmune disease, cystic fibrosis
• Perforated tympanic membrane
• Immediate antibiotic treatment plan decided by examining clinician

Where it is running

• Mercer Island Pediatric Associates — Mercer Island, Washington, United States
• Valley Children's Clinic — Renton, Washington, United States
• University of Washington Medical Center-Roosevelt Pediatric Care Center — Seattle, Washington, United States

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