Otiprio Versus Ciprodex Tympanostomy Tube Outcomes
Status:
Withdrawn
Trial end date:
2019-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Otolaryngologists routinely administer ear drops at the time of tympanostomy tube placement
in order to prevent tube otorrhea; however, there is a lack of consensus as to which drops
are the most effective, and whether a post-operative regimen should be used. Utilizing drops
postoperatively places the onus of administration on parents who may have various
difficulties in delivering the drops to their child's ears. Additionally, prescribing drops
postoperatively is a health care cost. The purpose of this study is to determine if there is
a difference in prevention of tympanostomy tube failure (defined as tube blockage or
otorrhea) between Otiprio administered once intraoperatively, Ciprodex otic dropgs
administered once intraoperatively, and Ciprodex otic drops administered intraoperatively
with a postoperative course.