Chronic purulent otitis media
MONDO:0001920Otitis media that persists for at least six weeks, and that is associated with otorrhea through a perforated tympanic membrane.
Also known as: CSOM, chronic suppurative otitis Media, chronic suppurative otitis media, suppurative otitis media, chronic
9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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PRP patch may boost eardrum healing in ear infection patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a patient's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during eardrum repair surgery improves healing. 48 adults with chronic ear infections and eardrum holes were split into two groups: one got PRP-soaked sponges placed in the ear during surgery, the other go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ebubekir Toprak • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New $50 hearing gadget could bring ear checks to remote villages
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a low-cost, smartphone-connected device that checks middle ear health. Researchers compared it to standard equipment in 30 adults and children. The goal is to make ear screening affordable and easy for rural communities, reducing preventable hearing loss.
Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can a cheap drug make ear surgery safer and faster?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a low dose of tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, could reduce bleeding during middle ear surgery. 100 adults undergoing microscopic or endoscopic ear surgery received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug improved the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TC Erciyes University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:29 UTC