Earol
DeviceTreated with Earol on both ears and subsequent removal after 6 days of application
Other names: Ear Wax removal
NCT Number: NCT04653662
Accumulation of ear wax in the external ear canal is a common pathology. The presence of ear wax not only interferes with the clinician's view of the tympanic membrane, but may also result in hearing loss and vertigo, and may predispose to ear infections.
Removal of ear wax is facilitated using a variety of cerumenolytics, or ear wax solvents. The current study is designed to evaluate the safety and the cerumenolytic effects of the Earol product, when dosed into the auditory canal prior to the dewaxing and ear cleaning procedure. This study is designed to be conducted in the primary care setting as a prospective clinical trial.
A detailed literature review has been conducted to provide a background summary of relevant information on the disease/pathology, other available treatment options and the pre-clinical testing and clinical research that has been conducted to date on the intended population or related populations and/or the device.
The aim for conducting this clinical investigation is to perform a PMCF to evaluate the safety and performance of Earol. Although there are alternative methods for ear wax removal, Earol represents a simple method based on natural ingredients (olive oil) which aids the removal of ear wax as well as prevents appearance of clinical symptoms in the ear canal (E.g. reducing itching and irritation).
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Notify Me18 year–65 year
All sexes
Interventional
Not applicable
Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria
Treated with Earol on both ears and subsequent removal after 6 days of application
Other names: Ear Wax removal
Time frame: Day 6
Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) post-treatment
Time frame: Day 0 and Day 6
Visualization of the tympanic membrane where cerumen blockage will be assessed post-treatment through the literature and protocol described tool TMVSS (Tympanic Membrane
Visualization Scoring System). This scale measures the level of obstruction of the ear canal by assessing the level of obstruction when trying to visualize the tympanic membrane with an otoscope.
Level of obstruction 1 - < 3 % Level of obstruction 2 - 3 - 25 % Level of obstruction 3 - 26 - 50 % Level of obstruction 4 - 51 - 75 % Level of obstruction 5 - 76 - 100 %
Time frame: Day 0 and Day 6
Evaluate ear-specific clinical symptoms (e.g. dryness and itchiness) through a MD questionnaire. This scale has been specifically developed for this clinical trial.
Time frame: Day 0 and Day 6
Patient Questionnaire collecting clinical symptom prior and post-treatment This scale has been specifically developed for this clinical trial.
Time frame: Day 12
Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) post-treatment.
Time frame: Day 6
Patient Questionnaire assessing the ease-of-use of the medical device (Earol). This scale has been specifically developed for this clinical trial.
HL Healthcare Ltd
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Multi-center, Open-label, Non-randomized, Single-arm Clinical Study to Assess the Safety and Performance of Earol® in Adult Patients With Ear Wax
Acronym: EMS
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