View clinical trials related to Cerumen Impaction of Both Ears.
Filter by:This is a single center study. 100 ears are planned (up to 100 patients). Each subject will have one or both ears cleaned with OtoSet. The subject's level of earwax will be evaluated before and after by an evaluator.
Accumulation of ear wax in the external ear canal is a common pathology. The presence of ear wax not only interferes with the clinician's view of the tympanic membrane, but may also result in hearing loss and vertigo, and may predispose to ear infections. Removal of ear wax is facilitated using a variety of cerumenolytics, or ear wax solvents. The current study is designed to evaluate the safety and the cerumenolytic effects of the Earol product, when dosed into the auditory canal prior to the dewaxing and ear cleaning procedure. This study is designed to be conducted in the primary care setting as a prospective clinical trial. A detailed literature review has been conducted to provide a background summary of relevant information on the disease/pathology, other available treatment options and the pre-clinical testing and clinical research that has been conducted to date on the intended population or related populations and/or the device. The aim for conducting this clinical investigation is to perform a PMCF to evaluate the safety and performance of Earol. Although there are alternative methods for ear wax removal, Earol represents a simple method based on natural ingredients (olive oil) which aids the removal of ear wax as well as prevents appearance of clinical symptoms in the ear canal (E.g. reducing itching and irritation).
Patients in Wong Siu Ching Clinic and Tai Po Clinic who are found to have ear wax after physical examination will have ear syringing done, without pre-ear oil application. On the other hand, patients in Fanling Family Medicine Centre with ear wax will be given ear oil one week before performing ear syringing. We will compare the respective success rates of ear syringing from these 2 groups, the mean numbers of syringing attempts , as well as any complications such as ear canal abrasion, ear drum perforation, any pain or vertigo reported by patients. For those cases who fail ear syringing , olive oil will be prescribe and arrange 1 week follow up for ear syringing .
The study evaluates if Remo-Wax ear drops can soften impacted earwax.
This is a prospective, open-labeled clinical trial. Subjects that qualify for enrollment and provide informed consent will be treated with a novel topical cerumen (earwax) removal product. The primary goal of this pilot study is to gain an understanding of the safety and efficacy of this novel product.