FST-201 in the Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa (NCT00961675) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
FST-201 in the Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa
American Samoa70 participantsStarted 2009-08-31
Plain-language summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of FST-201 compared to Ciprodex in the treatment of acute otitis externa. This study will be conducted at one site, the Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) Tropical Medical Center, Department of Otolaryngology, in Pago Pago, American Samoa.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Study participants must:
* Have a clinical diagnosis of AOE in one or both ears, defined as a clinical score of at least 1 for edema (0-3 scale), 2 for overall inflammation (0-3 scale) and 1 for tenderness (absent=0, present=1)
* Be at least 18 years of age at Visit 1 (Day 1, Screening/Baseline) of either sex and any race
Exclusion Criteria:
Study participants must NOT:
* Have known sensitivity to any component of the study medications
* Have a current infection requiring systemic antimicrobial treatment
* Have used topical or systemic pain meds on the same day as Screening/Baseline Visit 1 and for the duration of the study.
* Take any systemic (within 30 days) or otic corticosteroids (within 1 days) prior to Screening/Baseline Visit 1
* Current use of topical or systemic non-steroidal or other anti-inflammatory drugs
* Use any topical otic treatment with alcohol, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or other astringent medication during the course of the study or on the same day as Screening/Baseline Visit 1
* Have taken any antibiotics within 3 days prior to Visit 1
* Have signs and symptoms of AOE for \> 4 weeks at Screening/Baseline Visit 1
* Have a clinical diagnosis of malignant otitis externa;
* Have overt fungal AOE
* Have a viral infection of the pinna or tympanic membrane (i.e herpes zoster)
* Have congenital abnormalities of the external auditory canal in the enrolled ear(s)
* Have obstructive bony exostoses in the enrolled ear(s);
* Have mastoid or …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Overall clinical cure as defined by absence of the signs and symptoms of Acute Otitis Externa (AOE) including ear inflammation, edema, tenderness and otic discharge.