An evaluation of the self-use of bulb syringes for the self-treatment of ear wax and their impact on primary care workload - a randomised controlled trial

Completed

• Conditions: Ear wax; Ear, Nose and Throat

• Registration Number: ISRCTN71172551
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Southampton (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-09-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 236

Inclusion Criteria

Adults presenting at participating surgeries with symptoms of ear wax and having wax occluding one or both ear drums.

Exclusion Criteria

History of perforated ear drum, other significant ear disease or surgery, signs of perforation or infection in the affected ear, patients with cognitive impairment sufficient to preclude them from following the instructions or completing the questionnaire.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified