Dermatology is currently enrolling in a clinical trial evaluating a novel, topical antimicrobial for dogs with bilateral otitis. To qualify, dogs must have BILATERAL cocci OR cocci + rods otitis, and cannot have been treated with a topical otic medication within 7 days. Dogs who qualify will participate in three visits, have all diagnostic and treatment costs covered, and their owners will receive a $50 gift card for successfully completing the study.
Inclusion Criteria
- Bilateral otitis, pure cocci or cocci+ rods
- Greater than 2-5 cocci/HPF
- Less than 5 yeast/HPF
- Drug withdrawal
- One week:
- Topical otic products: topical steroids, topical antimicrobials, topical antifungals
- Eight weeks:
- Apoquel/Cyclosporine/Cytopoint
- Allowed if taken for 30 days or more prior to enrollment
Study Requirements
- Three visits at Penn Vet
- At Day 0, at approx. 14 days, at approx. 28 days
- Will be on a controlled, tapering course of prednisone during the duration of the study
- Owner ability to apply ear meds at home as instructed by clinician
- Owner ability to complete questionnaires as instructed by clinician
- No at-home cleaning or other otic products allowed
Study Incentives
- All appointment, diagnostic (culture and sensitivity, cytology, PE), and treatment costs covered by studies
- $50 Visa gift card upon successful completion
Want to enroll?
To enroll a patient, please Contact Dr. Lindsey Citron at citronl@vet.upenn.edu