Low does of oral corticosteroids in the treatment of painful acute otitis externa (swimmer's ear) - A randomized controlled triple blind trial (Old ID 22836)

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Otitis Externa is a frequent problem in the tropics. Pain and swelling often makes topical treatment difficult. A few practitioners use oral corticosteroids as an adjuvant therapy despite lack of evidence. This study aims to evaluate the effect of oral corticosteroids on painful otitis externa.

Date

01 Jul 2016 - 30 Aug 2016

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Otitis Externa;Cortisone;Prednisone;Prednisolone;Randomised Controlled Trial;Clinical Trial

Funding Body

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation

Amount

3000

Project Team

John McBride