OCT for Ear Infections in Children

Coherent Optical Detection of Middle Ear Disease

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Otitis Media Otitis Media With Effusion Otitis Media Acute
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
12 Months – 6
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Diagnostic
Participants needed
235 (estimated)
Sponsor
Medical College of Wisconsin · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for children with ear infections or ear pain. Participants will help researchers see if a new imaging technique can improve diagnosis for these conditions.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I have an ear infection or ear pain
  • I speak English

You may not be able to join if

  • I have craniofacial abnormalities
  • I have diagnosed immunologic abnormalities
  • I have congenital syndromic conditions
  • I currently have functioning ear tubes

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The purpose of this project is to see if optical coherence tomography (OCT), a new technology acting as an ultrasound for the ear, facilitates accurately diagnosing acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME) in children. Clinical diagnoses made using solely otoscopy will be compared to those made with the addition of OCT.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parental complaint of ear infection or ear pain (Children's Wisconsin Urgent Care Clinics) OR referred for evaluation of otitis media with effusion (Children's Wisconsin ENT Clinic) * Speak English Exclusion Criteria: * Children with craniofacial abnormalities * Children wit…
Contacts

Roxanne Link, APNP

414-266-3760

rlink@mcw.edu

CONTACT

Christy Erbe

414-955-2670

cerbe@mcw.edu

CONTACT