Could a breathing device help kids avoid ear tube surgery?
NCT ID NCT06967506
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether a device called AirOFit PRO, which guides children through blowing exercises, can help clear fluid behind the eardrum. Fifty-one children with otitis media with effusion (OME) used the device three times daily. The goal was to see if the exercises improve ear ventilation and reduce the need for surgery.
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Uşak University Faculty of Medicine
Uşak, Merkez, 64100, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
AirOFit PRO breathing exercise device
What this could lead to
If it works, this device could offer a simple, non-surgical way to help children with middle ear fluid recover faster and prevent chronic problems.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 51 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not be more effective than standard care or other exercises.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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