Homeopathic Ear Drops for Otitis Media Study

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2013-12-01
• 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 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.

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

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Washington

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• 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

Exclusion Criteria:

• 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