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The Impact of Ear Pain Anticipatory Guidance Counseling on Otitis Related Visits in a Low Income Population
NCT02616458 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Importance: Ear pain is a frequent reason for pediatric visits. Objective: To determine if a program of anticipatory guidance counseling for ear pain at the 12-15 month routine preventive care visit in a predominantly low income population can reduce medical visits to clinic, emergency department (ED), and urgent care (UC). Design: Single blind randomized control trial of an ear pain counseling program. Setting: The Child Health Clinic (CHC), a primary care clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado, which serves a predominantly low income population with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Participants: 310 mothers were enrolled at their child's 12-15 month well child visit. Intervention: Structured 10-minute education intervention, given by a research assistant, used a slide presentation that reviewed ear pain Main Outcome and Measures: Number of ED, UC, and clinic visits for otitis media for the 12 month period after entry into the study and whether the visit included a prescription for antibiotics.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER ear pain counseling
- OTHER language power counseling
Study Locations (1)
Colorado
- Childrens Hospital Colorado — Aurora
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 310 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02616458
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02616458 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 310 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Colorado, Denver, which has 1,447 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Otitis Media appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which ear pain counseling is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02616458 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Colorado. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02616458 about?
NCT02616458 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of Ear Pain Anticipatory Guidance Counseling on Otitis Related Visits in a Low Income Population". Importance: Ear pain is a frequent reason for pediatric visits. Objective: To determine if a program of anticipatory guidance counseling for ear pain at the 12-15 month routine preventive care visit in a predominantly low income population can reduce medical visits to clinic, emergency department (E...
What is the current status of trial NCT02616458?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 310 participants. The study started on 2010-11. Estimated completion is 2015-08.
What conditions does trial NCT02616458 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Otitis Media. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02616458?
The interventions under investigation include: ear pain counseling (OTHER), language power counseling (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02616458?
This trial is sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver, which has 1,447 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02616458 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Colorado. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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