Evaluating the benefits of adenoidectomy for children with ear infections

The Effectiveness of Adjuvant Adenoidectomy in Surgical Management of Otitis Media

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA · NIH-10985153

This study is looking at how well removing the adenoids helps kids with ear infections, and it aims to gather information from many children's hospitals to better understand the benefits of this surgery for young patients.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorCHILDREN'S HOSP OF PHILADELPHIA (nih funded)
Locations1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10985153 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research investigates how effective adenoidectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the adenoids, is in treating children suffering from otitis media, which is a common ear infection. The study aims to gather data from a large network of pediatric hospitals to assess patient outcomes and improve surgical management strategies. By focusing on diverse patient populations and incorporating patient-reported outcomes, the research seeks to provide a clearer understanding of the benefits of this surgery for young patients. The project is led by Dr. Kavita Dedhia, who is dedicated to advancing pediatric otolaryngology.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who experience recurrent ear infections.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have recurrent ear infections or those outside the age range of 0-11 years may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical management of ear infections in children, enhancing their overall health and quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in similar surgical interventions for pediatric ear infections, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Where this research is happening

PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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