Adenoid size and ear fluid in children
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at how the size of adenoid tissue (glands in the back of the nose) relates to fluid buildup in the middle ear in children. It may help doctors decide the best way to diagnose and treat this common condition.
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Who can take part
- Child aged 16 or younger
- Has enlarged adenoids (adenoid hypertrophy)
- Has fluid behind the eardrum (otitis media with effusion)
- No history of cleft palate or related conditions
- No prior ear tube surgery or significant head/ear trauma
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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