Ear spray showdown: can ectoin soothe outer ear itch?
NCT ID NCT02558738
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two ear sprays—Ectoin Ear Spray and Normison Ear Spray—to see how well they work and if they are safe for people with chronic itching and skin irritation of the outer ear canal. 60 adults took part in this real-world observation. The main goal was to check if the sprays helped reduce itching and improve quality of life.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2015
- Finished
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Sep 2015
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
primary care ENT units study the therapeutic process in this observational trial in total of 60 patients in three centres with dermatological irritations of the outer ear canal and pruritus
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * according to instructions for use Exclusion Criteria: * otitis media, acute otitis media * acute otitis externa * earache * perforation of the ear-drum (membrana tympani) * infections at the ear * systemic corticosteroid treatment or local at the ear
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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HNO Bergmann-Omar
Norderstedt, 22846, Germany
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HNO Moeller
Lüneburg, 21335, Germany
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HNO Praxis Elmshorn
Elmshorn, Germany
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