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NCT02918773 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Pediatric Emergency Department Smartphone Otoscope Study (PED-Oto)
A NA study of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 22
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT02918773: Completed NA study of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa, sponsored by Emory University.
NCT02918773 is a NA study of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, below the 405-participant average among 8 other Acute Otitis Media trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02918773, a NA study of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 22 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
Acute otitis media (AOM), defined as acute inflammation in the middle ear, is a leading cause of health encounters and antimicrobial prescriptions in children worldwide. Diagnosis of AOM is often dependent on a brief view of the tympanic membrane in an uncooperative child's ear canal. As a consequence, AOM may be inappropriately diagnosed when visualization of the tympanic membrane (ear drum) is not optimal. Improved methods for visualizing the tympanic membrane including capturing still images and recording video of the ear exam would be beneficial in the diagnosis and management of otic complaints, including acute and chronic otitis media. Use of a smartphone otoscope has the potential to optimize clinician ability to manage otic complaints, visualize the tympanic membrane, and support antimicrobial stewardship. This study will be conducted as a randomized control study in two affiliated children's hospital emergency departments. Twenty volunteer clinicians will be randomly assigned to use either a smartphone otoscope or a conventional otoscope for all otic examinations for a 6-month period.
Primary Outcome
The number of emergency department encounters where antibiotics were prescribed to treat acute otitis media (AOM) are presented here. Information about antimicrobial prescriptions were found in the medical records of children receiving an otoscopic exam by a participating clinician.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Smartphone otoscope
- DEVICE Conventional otoscope
Study Locations (2)
Georgia
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding - Atlanta
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston - Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 22 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-10-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-04-15 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02918773 record still lists
NCT02918773 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 22 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 405-participant average among 8 other Acute Otitis Media trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Acute Otitis Media appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Smartphone otoscope is the first listed.
NCT02918773 reports a single indexed study location in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02918773 about?
NCT02918773 is a clinical study titled "Pediatric Emergency Department Smartphone Otoscope Study (PED-Oto)". Acute otitis media (AOM), defined as acute inflammation in the middle ear, is a leading cause of health encounters and antimicrobial prescriptions in children worldwide. Diagnosis of AOM is often dependent on a brief view of the tympanic membrane in an uncooperative child's ear canal. As a consequen...
What is the current status of trial NCT02918773?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2016-10-15. Estimated completion is 2017-04-15.
What conditions does trial NCT02918773 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acute Otitis Media, Acute Otitis Externa.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02918773?
The interventions under investigation include: Smartphone otoscope (DEVICE), Conventional otoscope (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02918773?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02918773 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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