Malignant otitis externa
MONDO:0001050An otitis externa which involves infection of the external ear that has spread to involve the skull bone containing part of the ear canal, the middle ear, and the inner ear. It is caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas. This is common in people with weakened immune systems and in older people with diabetes.
8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Malignant otitis externa itself.
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Sub-types of Malignant otitis externa
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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 4 • Sponsor: Jay C. Buckey Jr. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 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 2 • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 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