Osteopathic Treatment for Ear Infections in Children
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests whether special hands-on treatment (osteopathic manipulative treatment) can help children with chronic ear infections or fluid in the ears avoid or delay ear tube surgery. The treatment focuses on gentle manipulation of muscles and tissues in the neck and head.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 7 years old
- Your child has been referred to an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for chronic ear fluid or repeated ear infections
- Your child's ENT doctor is considering ear tube surgery
- You can wait at least 5 weeks before making a final surgery decision
- Your child has never had ear tubes placed before
- Your child does not have a hole in the eardrum or certain birth-related ear conditions
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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