It is Accepted That Adenoid Hypertrophy is Related to Otitis Media With Effusion Incidence. Bette… (NCT06674720) | Clinical Trial Compass
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It is Accepted That Adenoid Hypertrophy is Related to Otitis Media With Effusion Incidence. Better Understanding of the Correlation Between the Relative Size of AH and the Incidence of Persistent OME May Provide Evidence to Support a More Standardized Approach to the Diagnosis and Treatment of OME.
60 participantsStarted 2025-05
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to further investigate the correlation between Site and size of adenoid hypertrophy and middle ear effusion in order to provide evidence for designing a more standardized approach to the diagnosis and treatment of OME.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Year – 16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children (until age of 16 years old).
* Patients with adenoid hypertrophy.
* Patients with OME.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children known to have cleft palate, submucous cleft palate or other medical problems causing velopharyngeal insufficiency.
* Down's syndrome, septal deviation, primary ciliary dyskinesia (Kartagener's syndrome), previous head or ear trauma, or previous myringotomy with ventilation tube insertion
* Systemic medical problems interfering with surgery.
* Refusal of parents to participate.
* Craniofacial abnormalities.
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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Comparing presence of middle ear effusion in relation to site and size of adenoid hypertrophy