Otomycosis
Conditions
Keywords
triamcinolone acetonide econazole cream, otomycosis
Brief summary
to analyze the clinical characteristics, types of Fungal Infections, and comparison of the efficacy of patient self-application versus physician application of triamcinolone acetonide econazole cream in otomycosis treatment.
Detailed description
The study analyzes the clinical characteristics, including symptoms and physical examinations, as well as the types of fungal infections. It compares the efficacy of patient self-application versus physician application of triamcinolone acetonide econazole cream in treating otomycosis two weeks after starting treatment. Furthermore, the study also compares the recurrence rates six months after treatment.
Interventions
PROCEDUREphysician-applied Triamcinolone Acetonide Econazole Cream
The doctor applies the Triamcinolone Acetonide Econazole Cream onto a thin cotton swab and gently inserts it deep into the ear canal, evenly spreading the cream around the sides of the ear canal and on the surface of the eardrum.
PROCEDUREpatient-applied Triamcinolone Acetonide Econazole Cream
The patient applies Triamcinolone Acetonide Econazole Cream in the external auditory canal at home using a cotton swab.
Sponsors
Zhongshan Hospital Xiamen University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 1.The chief complaint was ear discomfort, including tinnitus, a feeling of blockage or fullness, pruritis, otalgia, otorrhea and decreased hearing; 2. Physical examination findings:presence of fungal hyphae or accumulations that appear creamy or cheese-like or resembling abnormal earwax (crusts, films) , skin redness, erosion, swelling, or granulation tissue within the ear canal; 3. Positive results in fungal culture.
Exclusion criteria
* The
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| treatment efficacy | 2 weeks | Treatment efficacy is defined as the proportion of patients who are effective after two weeks of treatment. Effectiveness is defined by the absence of abnormalities in the external auditory canal and the alleviation of symptoms. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| recurrece rate | 3 months | Recurrence rate is assessed three months later during a follow-up examination, where the presence of abnormal secretions in the ear canal and the recurrence of symptoms are noted. |
Countries
China
Outcome results
None listed