A comparison of the effectiveness of endoscopic and microscopic removal of cerumen (wax) from the ear canal

ISRCTN	ISRCTN76293435
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN76293435
Protocol serial number	N0212177259
Sponsor	Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
Funder	Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust (UK)

Prospectively registered

Protocol

Statistical analysis plan

Results

Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Mr David Pothier
Scientific

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

Phone	+44
Email	David.Pothier@ruh-bath.swest.nhs.uk

Primary study design	Interventional
Study design	Randomised controlled trial
Secondary study design	Randomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectives	What is the best preparation to use for otitis externa in the first instance?
Ethics approval(s)	Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied	Ear, Nose and Throat: Otitis externa
Intervention	1. Dewaxing using microscope 2. Dewaxing using endoscope
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	01/09/2006

Participant type(s)	Patient
Age group	Not Specified
Sex	Not Specified
Key inclusion criteria	Patients with otitis externa
Key exclusion criteria	Not provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment	01/03/2006
Date of final enrolment	01/09/2006

ENT

Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share	No
IPD sharing plan summary	Not provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

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