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ISRCTN
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ISRCTN12981877
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ClinicalTrials.gov identifier
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Public title
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Microsuction versus instruments for dewaxing: a randomised controlled trial
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Scientific title
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Acronym
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N/A
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Serial number at source
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N0212190355
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Study hypothesis
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There are two methods of wax removal in ENT clinic. The use of microsuction and the use of instruments. We aim to see if either method causes less discomfort and or complications.
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Ethics approval
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Not provided at time of registration
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Study design
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Randomised controlled trial
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Countries of recruitment
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United Kingdom
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Disease/condition/study domain
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Ear, Nose and Throat: Ear dewaxing
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Participants - inclusion criteria
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1. Any patient requiring wax removal from their ear in ENT clinic
2. Without otitis externa, mastoid cavity
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Participants - exclusion criteria
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Unable/unwilling to consent.
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Anticipated start date
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01/07/2006
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Anticipated end date
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01/07/2008
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Status of trial
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Completed
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Patient information material
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Target number of participants
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100
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Interventions
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Quantitative randomised controlled trial. Questionnaire based study. A total of 100 patients are required.
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Primary outcome measure(s)
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Not provided at time of registration
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Secondary outcome measure(s)
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Not provided at time of registration
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Sources of funding
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Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust
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Trial website
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Publications
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Contact name
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Mr
Stuart
Gillett
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Address
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ENT
Royal United Hospital
B&NES
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City/town
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Bath
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Zip/Postcode
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BA1 3NG
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Tel
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+44
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Fax
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+44
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Email
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Robert.Slack@ruh-bath.swest.nhs.uk
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Sponsor
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Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2007 Update - Department of Health
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Address
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The Department of Health, Richmond House, 79 Whitehall
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City/town
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London
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Zip/Postcode
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SW1A 2NL
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Country
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United Kingdom
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Tel
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+44 (0)20 7307 2622
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Fax
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+44
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Email
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dhmail@doh.gsi.org.uk
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Sponsor website:
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http://www.dh.gov.uk/Home/fs/en
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Date applied
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28/09/2007
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Last edited
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31/01/2008
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Date ISRCTN assigned
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28/09/2007
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