Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Evaluation of Blowing Exercises Utilizing a Breathing Exercise Device in Otitis Media With Effusion
Lead Sponsor:
Uşak University
Conditions:
Otitis Media With Effusion (OME)
Otitis Media With Effusion in Children
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common condition in which fluid collects behind the eardrum without signs of infection. It can cause hearing problems and discomfort. Many children get better wit...
Detailed Description
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is one of the most common middle ear conditions in childhood. It is characterized by the presence of non-purulent fluid in the middle ear cavity without signs of acute...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 4 and 10 years.
- Presence of documented OME findings in otoscopic examination and audiological measurements.
- Absence of any ear disease that could affect audiometric or tympanometric findings.
- Legal guardian consent must be obtained.
Exclusion
- Presence of active upper respiratory infection symptoms.
- Presence of a chronic ear disease that could affect study outcomes (e.g., chronic otitis, tympanosclerosis, etc.).
- Presence of diseases affecting respiratory system functions (e.g., pneumonia, pleurisy, empyema, pneumothorax, hemothorax, hydrothorax, atelectasis, pulmonary edema, pulmonary hypertension, emphysema).
- Inability to perform respiratory exercises due to a general condition disturbance.
- Presence of psychomotor retardation that prevents the participant from performing blowing exercises.
- Refusal of the patient or their guardian to participate in the study without providing a reason.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 25 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 25 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06967506
Start Date
September 25 2024
End Date
January 25 2026
Last Update
December 22 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Uşak University Faculty of Medicine
Uşak, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye), 64100