Efficacy and Safety of DF289 Plus DF277 Otic Solution in the Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa (NCT03196973) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Efficacy and Safety of DF289 Plus DF277 Otic Solution in the Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa
Spain493 participantsStarted 2017-07-22
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a combination of an antibiotic plus a corticosteroid is safe and effective in treating AOE
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Uncomplicated AOE of less tan 21 days, defined as a total symptom score of at least 2 for otalgia, 2 for edema and 1 for otorrhea
* Brighton Grading of II or III
* Culture-based diagnosis of acute bacterial otitis externa
* Willingness to refrain from swimming through end of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous episode of AOE within 4 weeks prior to enrollment, or 2 or more episodes of AOE within 6 months prior to the enrollment.
* Tympanic membrane perforation
* Any condition or situation likely to cause the patient to be unable or unwilling to comply with study treatment or attend all study visits
* Any condition in the patient or parent/guardian that, in the judgment of the principal investigator, could compromise patient safety, limit the patient's ability to complete the study, and/or compromise the objectives of the study
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.