Ear Drops for Children With Otitis Media

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2009-04-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

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. A total of 120 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.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Washington
• Collaborator: Standard Homeopathic Company

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Presenting to participating clinic with otitis media

• Diagnosed with acute otitis media

• Parents rate symptoms as a "moderate problem" or more

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of otitis media within preceding 30 days

• Receipt of antibiotics within 2 days

• Perforated ear drum or bullous lesion

• Receipt of homeopathic treatment within 30 days