Ear, Nose and Throat
Conditions
Interventions
Povidone iodine and oral amoxicillin clavulanic acid
Ciprofloxacin eardrop and Oral amoxicillin clavulanic acid
Sponsors
University College Hospital Ibadan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged between 6months and 14years with uncomplicated CSOM Children with otorrhea and central tympanic membrane perforation, which has lasted for at least 6weeks duration Children with above condition whose parents/caregiver give consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Children whose parents/guardian refuse consent 2) Children allergic to iodine, ciprofloxacin and penicillin 3) Children with complicated CSOM 4) Children with marginal tympanic membrane perforation 5) Children with underlying immunodeficiency 6) Children with other chronic medical conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of the proposed research is resolution of otorrhea | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in the diameter of tympanic membrane perforation, improved auditory threshold and the eradication of pathologic microbes from the middle ear. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Public ContactAyotunde James Fasunla
Associate Professor of Otorhinolaryngology University of Ibadan
Outcome results
None listed