Ear infection
MONDO:0021666A viral or bacterial infection that affects the external, middle, or inner ear. It may follow an upper respiratory infection. Signs and symptoms include pain, ear discharge, ear fullness, hearing loss, vertigo, nausea, and vomiting.
Also known as: Ear infection, otitis
41 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Ear infection dilemma: do antibiotics work better than a placebo for young children?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether antibiotics like amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate ease symptoms of ear infections (acute otitis media) in children aged 6 months to 3 years better than a placebo. Over 1,100 children are randomly assigned to one of three groups, and families …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nader Shaikh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen chamber therapy put to the test for dozens of diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jay C. Buckey Jr. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ear cream trial aims to stop itchy fungal infections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a cream called terbinafine hydrochloride for treating fungal ear infections (otomycosis). About 50 adults with symptoms like itching, pain, and discharge will have the cream applied in the ear every two days for two weeks. The goal is to see if the cream clears b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Gamified training and AI aim to sharpen ear infection diagnoses
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gamified training program for doctors, plus an AI tool that analyzes ear drum images, can improve the accuracy of diagnosing ear infections (otitis media). About 200 patients with ear symptoms will be seen by doctors who either received the training or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a single pill stop post-surgery sickness? new ear surgery trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug aprepitant can reduce nausea and vomiting after ear surgery. About 100 adults having middle ear procedures will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if it improves recovery comfort.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for chronic face pain: lidocaine and ketamine combo tested
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two pain-relieving drugs, lidocaine and ketamine, given through an IV, to see if they can reduce stubborn face or mouth pain. About 105 adults with pain that hasn't responded to other treatments will receive one or both drugs. The goal is to measure pain relie…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Does the setting of care affect whether kids finish their antibiotics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at whether children aged 3 months to 16 years are more likely to complete their full course of antibiotics when prescribed at a primary care clinic versus a hospital emergency department. Researchers surveyed parents by phone after treatment ended t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare bone infection study aims to uncover best treatment paths
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 100 adults diagnosed with skull base osteomyelitis, a rare and serious bone infection near the ear and skull base. Researchers will track how often the infection returns or leads to death within 12 months. The goal is to gather real-world data to help standardi…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Parents as ear infection detectives: new study tests home otoscopy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test if parents can learn to use a digital otoscope (ear camera) at home to check for ear infections in their young children. About 40 children aged 1-4 who have had ear infections before will take part. Parents in the study group will get training and a dev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC