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NCT00547326
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The Effect of Osteopatic Cranial Techniques on the Audiometric and Tympanometric Values in Children Suffering From Otitis Media With Effusion.

University Hospital, Ghent1 site in 1 countryOctober 22, 2007
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ConditionsOtitis Media With Effusion

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Otitis Media With Effusion
Sponsor
University Hospital, Ghent
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Audiometric and tympanometric results
Status
Withdrawn
Last Updated
4 years ago
OverviewInvestigatorsEligibility CriteriaOutcomesSitesSimilar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Children with otitis media with effusion will be treated with osteopatic cranial techniques or with a placebo treatment. Before and after the treatment audiometric and tympanometric measures will take place. This procedure will be repeated 3 times, once a week and every session will last for 30-45 minutes. The fourth week, only audiometry and tympanomtry will be done.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
October 22, 2007
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
4 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • •children between 3 and 7 years old
  • •Bilateral otitis media with effusion
  • •Tympanogram type B

Exclusion Criteria

  • •ventilation tubes
  • •Damage of the tympanic membrane
  • •Operation of the tympanic membrane
  • •Other illness e.g. Down, craniofacial abnormalities,...

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Audiometric and tympanometric results

Time Frame: directly after every session of treatment (3 times, once a week)

Secondary Outcomes

  • Audiometric and tympanometric results(one week after the last treatment session.)

Study Sites (1)

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