Microsuction versus instruments for dewaxing: a randomised controlled trial
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN12981877 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12981877 |
| Protocol serial number | N0212190355 |
| Sponsor | Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health |
| Funder | Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust |
- 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
Scientific
ENT
Royal United Hospital
B&NES
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 |
|---|---|
| Robert.Slack@ruh-bath.swest.nhs.uk |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | There 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) studied | Ear, Nose and Throat: Ear dewaxing |
| Intervention | Quantitative randomised controlled trial. Questionnaire based study. A total of 100 patients are required. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 01/07/2008 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Target sample size at registration | 100 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Any patient requiring wax removal from their ear in ENT clinic 2. Without otitis externa, mastoid cavity |
| Key exclusion criteria | Unable/unwilling to consent. |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/07/2006 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/07/2008 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
ENT
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not 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 | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
