Ear infection

This study tests a new whole-cell pneumococcal vaccine (wSp) in healthy children aged around 7 to 9 months who already received standard pneumonia vaccines. The goal is to see if wSp reduces pneumococcal bacteria in the nose and boosts immune protection. Researchers will compare …

This study is checking how well the Solo+ tympanostomy tube works in people with middle ear infections. Researchers will review doctor notes, monitor how the tubes function after surgery, and ask patients or their parents about their experience. The goal is to gather real-world i…

This study looks at two methods to help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for children with ear infections when they aren't needed. One method uses changes to electronic health records and feedback reports for doctors. The other adds a shared decision-making tool that involves …

This trial tests whether a short wave infrared (SWIR) otoscope can more accurately diagnose middle ear fluid in children than a standard white light otoscope. About 100 children scheduled for ear tube surgery will have images taken with both devices. The presence or absence of fl…

This study tests a new device that uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose ear infections, strep throat, and asthma flare-ups in children. About 84 kids aged 3 to 17 will either use the device at home with a doctor's video visit or receive standard in-person care. The goal …

This study tests a new device that uses special lights to look at the eardrum and detect fluid behind it, which is a sign of middle ear infection. The goal is to make diagnosis more accurate than current methods. The study will include 150 people of all ages who are scheduled for…

This study tests whether a new imaging technology called optical coherence tomography (OCT) can help doctors more accurately diagnose ear infections in children. Researchers will compare standard ear exams with OCT-enhanced exams in 235 children. The goal is to see if OCT reduces…

This study tests whether an AI-powered app can help doctors more accurately diagnose ear infections in young children (6-24 months) with cold symptoms. Researchers will compare standard ear exams with the AI app's analysis of eardrum photos. The goal is to see if the AI reduces u…

This study compares black seed (Nigella sativa) oil to standard steroid ear drops for treating eczema in the ear canal. 85 adults with ear eczema will use either the oil or steroid drops twice daily for 10 days. Researchers will measure changes in inflammation, itching, and pain …

This study tests whether a 20-minute session of passive music therapy, delivered through an app just before entering the operating room, can lower anxiety and pain in adults undergoing ear, nose, or throat surgery. Five hundred participants will be randomly assigned to receive mu…

This study is observing how doctors manage complicated infections of the ears, nose, throat, and neck in both children and adults. Researchers will track standard treatments like surgery or medication to understand current practices. No new treatments are being tested; the goal i…

This study looks at how often young children get ear infections from RSV, a common virus. Researchers will track 1900 children under 2 years old to see how many have RSV-related ear infections, with or without bronchiolitis. The goal is to better understand the burden of RSV in t…

This study collects a small sample of fluid from the ears of children aged 3 months to 15 years who have a draining ear infection (otorrhea). The goal is to identify which bacteria are present using standard lab tests and newer molecular methods. By understanding the bacterial ca…

This large observational study is checking how pneumococcal vaccines have changed the types of bacteria living in children's noses. Researchers will compare healthy children and those with ear infections to see which bacterial strains are present and whether they resist antibioti…

This study tests whether a two-part approach—improving communication about viral infections and having pharmacists double-check prescription lengths—can reduce how many days antibiotics are prescribed for respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. About 4…