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Acute Otitis ExternaPhase 3NCT02801370

Phase 3 Study of OTO-201 in Acute Otitis Externa

A Phase 3 study testing 12 mg ciprofloxacin in people with Acute Otitis Externa and Swimmer's Ear, run by Otonomy, Inc. at 2 sites in 2 countries.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, multicenter, Phase 3 study in which eligible subjects with acute otitis externa (AOE) will be randomized to receive a single administration of either 12 mg OTO-201 or Sham-Control (empty syringe) to the external auditory canal of the affected ear(s). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 6 months and older
Conditions the study is for
Acute Otitis Externa, Swimmer's Ear
What is being tested?
12 mg ciprofloxacin
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
262 participants
Where
2 sitesin 2 countries
Study dates
Jun 2016to Dec 2016
Phase
Phase 3
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 6 months and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subject is a male or female age 6 months or older
  • Subject has a clinical diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral acute otitis externa
  • Subject or subject's caregiver is willing to comply with the protocol and attend all study visits

Who cannot join

  • Subject has tympanic membrane perforation
  • Subject has eczematoid otitis externa
  • Subject has diabetes mellitus

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 2 countries.

2 sites in 2 countries

United States1 site
  • Call Otonomy call center for trial locations

    San Diego, California, 92121

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Canada1 site
  • Call Otonomy call center for trial locations

    Saskatoon

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About this study

Official title: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study of OTO-201 Given as a Single Administration for Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa

This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, multicenter, Phase 3 study in which eligible subjects with acute otitis externa (AOE) will be randomized to receive a single administration of either 12 mg OTO-201 or Sham-Control (empty syringe) to the external auditory canal of the affected ear(s).

Being tested
12 mg ciprofloxacin, Sham Control
Medical subject headings
Otitis Externa

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 12 mg ciprofloxacinDrug

    Also called OTIPRIO

    Single administration of OTO-201

  • Sham ControlDrug

    Simulated, single adminstration

Study groups in NCT02801370
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
OTO-201ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Drug: 12 mg ciprofloxacin
ControlSham comparatorNot described
Receives: Drug: Sham Control

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Number of Subjects Considered a Clinical Cure at Day 8

    Clinical Signs (edema, erythema, otorrhea and otalgia) all had a score of 0 at Day 15. Each sign was graded as follows:

    None = 0 Mild = 1 Moderate = 2 Severe = 3

    Measured: At Day 8 (1 week after dosing)

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Number of Subjects Considered a Clinical Cure at Day 15

    Clinical Signs (edema, erythema, otorrhea and otalgia) all had a score of 0 at Day 15. Each sign was graded as follows:

    None = 0 Mild = 1 Moderate = 2 Severe = 3

    Measured: At Day 15 (2 weeks after dosing)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted15 Jun 2016 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2016
  3. Primary completionNov 2016
  4. Study completionDec 2016

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator
Enrolment
262 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02801370
Sponsor's protocol ID
201-201609
Status last verified
Sep 2020
First submitted
13 Jun 2016
Last updated
19 Oct 2020
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 3 study testing 12 mg ciprofloxacin in people with Acute Otitis Externa and Swimmer's Ear, run by Otonomy, Inc. at 2 sites in 2 countries.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Oct 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States, Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 3 studies compare the treatment with the current standard treatment or a placebo in a large group, to confirm how well it works and watch for side effects.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 22 Sep 2020). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Number of Subjects Considered a Clinical Cure at Day 8 (time frame: At Day 8 (1 week after dosing)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Oct 2020.

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