The objective of this study is to determine whether Eustachian tube dilation in conjunction with medical management or medical management alone is effective for treating Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
323
California Ear Institute
East Palo Alto, California, United States
Primary Efficacy Analysis: Number of Randomized Subjects With Tympanogram Normalization at 6 Weeks
The primary efficacy analysis compares randomized subjects with tympanogram normalization (Types B or C normalized to Type A) in all indicated ears at 6 weeks in the investigational arm versus the control arm. Per protocol, tympanogram types are defined as follows: Type A: Peak compliance occurs between +50 and -100 daPa, with minimum peak height of 0.2ml. Indicates NORMAL middle ear function Type B: No sharp peak and a rounded line. Indicates ABNORMAL middle ear function Type C: Peak compliance occurs beyond -100 daPa. Indicates ABNORMAL middle ear function
Time frame: 6 Week Follow-Up Visit
Secondary Efficacy Endpoint: Number of Randomized Subjects With MID Improvement From Baseline of 0.5 Points or More at 6 Weeks
The secondary efficacy endpoint will consist of comparison of subjects achieving at least a minimally important difference (MID) level improvement of 0.5 points on the ETDQ-7 at 6 weeks post-treatment in the investigational arm versus the proportion of subjects achieving at least an MID level improvement on the ETDQ-7 at 6 weeks post-randomization in the control arm The ETDQ-7 is a seven-item ETD specific validated quality of life survey. A mean item score of greater or equal to 2.1 indicates the presence of ETD.
Time frame: 6 Week Follow-Up Visit
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