Orbital cellulitis
MONDO:0006881Inflammation of the eye tissues posterior to the orbital septum, and generally secondary to an infection spread from adjacent sinuses. Signs and symptoms of the affected eye include sudden loss of vision, erythema, edema, decreased eye movement, and pain. Treatment is conducted via intravenous antibiotics, observation, and surgical intervention when necessary.
Also known as: orbital cellulitis
4 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a common steroid help kids with severe eye infections?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether giving dexamethasone (a steroid) to children hospitalized with orbital cellulitis (a serious eye infection) is worth studying further. Thirty children will receive either dexamethasone or a placebo by IV. The main goal is to see if a larger trial is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Antibiotic penetration study aims to improve infection treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the antibiotic delafloxacin spreads through the body in 20 adults with serious skin, soft tissue, bone, or joint infections. Researchers will measure drug levels in blood and in tissues collected during surgery. The goal is to understand if the drug reache…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC