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NCT06731660 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Digital Otoscope Versus Education and Feedback for Otitis Media in Young Children
A NA study of Otitis Media and Antimicrobial Stewardship, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06731660: Active NA study of Otitis Media and Antimicrobial Stewardship, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
NCT06731660 is a NA study of Otitis Media and Antimicrobial Stewardship that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, below the 4,341-participant average among 14 other Otitis Media trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06731660, a NA study of Otitis Media and Antimicrobial Stewardship, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Randomized controlled trial involving 40 pediatric primary care clinicians with high rates of diagnosing and treating middle ear infections. Ten enrolled clinicians will be randomly assigned to each of 4 arms for a three-month trial: 1) personalized education and feedback about proper ear infection diagnosis; 2) use of a digital otoscope; 3) both education and feedback plus use of a digital otoscope; 4) control (no intervention).
Primary Outcome
Proportion of encounters in children 6-59 months of age with any respiratory diagnosis who are diagnosed with otitis media and treated with a systemic antibiotic.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Education with personalized performance feedback
- DEVICE Use of digital otoscope
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Pediatric Physicians' Organization at Children's - Wellesley
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-01-31 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT06731660 still lists
NCT06731660 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 40 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 4,341-participant average among 14 other Otitis Media trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Otitis Media appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Education with personalized performance feedback is the first listed.
NCT06731660 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06731660 about?
NCT06731660 is a clinical study titled "Digital Otoscope Versus Education and Feedback for Otitis Media in Young Children". Randomized controlled trial involving 40 pediatric primary care clinicians with high rates of diagnosing and treating middle ear infections. Ten enrolled clinicians will be randomly assigned to each of 4 arms for a three-month trial: 1) personalized education and feedback about proper ear infection ...
What is the current status of trial NCT06731660?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2025-01-01. Estimated completion is 2026-01-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06731660 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Otitis Media, Antimicrobial Stewardship.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06731660?
The interventions under investigation include: Education with personalized performance feedback (OTHER), Use of digital otoscope (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06731660?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06731660 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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