Acute Otitis Media
Conditions
Keywords
Acute otitis media, Tympanostomy tubes
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if an otic formulation is safe and effective in treating middle ear infections in patients with ear tubes.
Interventions
4 drops into the infected ear(s) twice daily (morning and evening) for 7 days
5 drops into the infected ear(s) twice daily (morning and evening) for 10 days
Tubes surgically inserted through the ear drum for the treatment of recurrent otitis media in children
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 6 months to 12 years old * Ear tubes in one or both ears * Ear drainage visible by the parent / guardian * Ear drainage less than 21 days * Ear tube may not be silver oxide, silver salt, t-type tube or long-shafted tube * Patient may not have non-tube otorrhea * Patient may not have had otic surgery other than tube placement in the last year * Patient may not be a menarchal female * Diabetic patients are not eligible * Patient may not have any disease or condition that would negatively affect the conduct of the study * Patient may not require any other systemic antimicrobial therapy during the study * Patient must meet certain medication washouts to be eligible * Analgesic use (other than acetaminophen) is not allowed * Patient may not be pre-disposed to neurosensory hearing loss * Other protocol-defined inclusion criteria may apply
Exclusion criteria
* Age related * Other protocol-defined
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical cure rate at the test of cure visit as determined by the investigator | From baseline |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to cessation of otorrhea | From baseline |
| Microbiological outcome | From baseline |
| Treatment failures | From baseline |