Infectious otitis media
MONDO:0024330Inflammation of the anatomical structures of the middle ear secondary to an infectious process. Bacterial etiology is most common, but both viral and fungal pathogens are also possible. Symptoms include erythema and edema of the tympanic membrane, pain, and possibly fever. In severe infections, inflammation and edema of the structures of the middle ear can lead to perforation of the tympanic membrane secondary to the buildup of pressure in the narrow space.
Also known as: otitis media, AOM, acute otitis Media, infectious otitis Media, middle Ear infection
29 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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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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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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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