Assessment of the feasibility and clinical value of further research to evaluate the management options for children with Down syndrome and otitis media with effusion: a feasibility study

Fortnum H, Leighton P, Smith MD, Brown L, Jones M, Benton C, Marder E, Marshall A, Sutton K
Record ID 32011001620
English
Authors' objectives: To assess the level and practical effect of current uncertainty around treatment options for children with Down syndrome and glue ear. To assess the feasibility of studying the options for management of glue ear in children with Down syndrome via a randomised controlled trial (RCT) or multicentre prospective cohort study by evaluating the willingness of (1) parents to agree to randomisation for their children and (2) clinicians to recruit participants to a definitive study. To undertake value of information analyses to demonstrate the potential economic benefit from undertaking further research.
Authors' recommendations: Future research into the benefits of interventions for glue ear in children with Down syndrome would be feasible and could be cost-effective but should be carefully designed to facilitate and maximise participation from parents and professionals responsible for recruitment.
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.hta.ac.uk/2561
Year Published: 2014
URL for published report: http://www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hta/hta18600/#/abstract
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Otitis Media with Effusion
Contact
Organisation Name: NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme
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Contact Email: journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
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