Microsuction versus instruments for dewaxing: a randomised controlled trial

ISRCTN ISRCTN12981877
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12981877
Secondary identifying numbers N0212190355
Submission date
28/09/2007
Registration date
28/09/2007
Last edited
28/03/2012
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Ear, Nose and Throat
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Mr Stuart Gillett
Scientific

ENT
Royal United Hospital
B&NES
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Phone +44
Email Robert.Slack@ruh-bath.swest.nhs.uk

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Hospital
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Scientific title
Study objectivesThere are two methods of wax removal in ENT clinic. The use of microsuction and the use of instruments. We aim to see if either method causes less discomfort and or complications.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedEar, Nose and Throat: Ear dewaxing
InterventionQuantitative randomised controlled trial. Questionnaire based study. A total of 100 patients are required.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureNot provided at time of registration
Secondary outcome measuresNot provided at time of registration
Overall study start date01/07/2006
Completion date01/07/2008

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupNot Specified
SexNot Specified
Target number of participants100
Key inclusion criteria1. Any patient requiring wax removal from their ear in ENT clinic
2. Without otitis externa, mastoid cavity
Key exclusion criteriaUnable/unwilling to consent.
Date of first enrolment01/07/2006
Date of final enrolment01/07/2008

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

ENT
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Government

The Department of Health, Richmond House, 79 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2NL
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)20 7307 2622
Email dhmail@doh.gsi.org.uk
Website http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en

Funders

Funder type

Government

Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/10/2006 Yes No