Otitis media
MONDO:0005441Inflammation of the anatomical structures of the middle ear, which is most often caused by an infectious process. Symptoms include erythema and edema of the tympanic membrane, pain, and possibly fever.
Also known as: inflammation of middle ear, medial otitis, middle Ear Inflammation, middle ear inflammation, otitis Media, otitis media (disease)
63 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 39 tagged with Otitis media itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Otitis media
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Chronic otitis media 10 trials · 28 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Chronic non-suppurative otitis media 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic purulent otitis media 4 trials Sub-types →
- Chronic eustachian salpingitis 0 trials
- Chronic tympanitis 0 trials
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Infectious otitis media 24 trials
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Non-suppurative otitis media 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Chronic non-suppurative otitis media 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Serous otitis media 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acute transudative otitis media 0 trials Sub-types →
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Suppurative otitis media 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Chronic purulent otitis media 4 trials Sub-types →
- Chronic tubotympanic suppurative otitis media 2 trials
- Purulent acute otitis media 1 trial
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Allergic otitis media 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Acute allergic serous otitis media 0 trials
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Middle ear cholesterol granuloma 0 trials
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Otosalpingitis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Acute eustachian salpingitis 0 trials
- Chronic eustachian salpingitis 0 trials
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Tympanitis 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Acute tympanitis 0 trials
- Chronic tympanitis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New program aims to cut unnecessary antibiotics for kids by training doctors and giving feedback
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether online training and regular feedback reports can help doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics for common infections like ear infections, strep throat, sinusitis, and pneumonia in children. About 420 children aged 6 months to 12 years are included. The goal is…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Breakthrough ear tube device could make surgery obsolete for kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called Solo+ that places tiny tubes in the eardrums of children with ear infections. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective when done in a doctor's office instead of an operating room. About 66 children aged 6 months to 12 years will be enrol…
Sponsor: AventaMed DAC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New ultrasound otoscope aims to spot ear infections with greater accuracy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an advanced ultrasound otoscope, a device that uses sound waves to look inside the ear and detect fluid behind the eardrum. Researchers will compare its readings to the surgeon's findings during ear tube surgery in 300 children up to 12 years old. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital ear scope aims to slash unnecessary antibiotics in children
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares a digital otoscope (a high-tech ear scope) to a standard one for diagnosing ear infections in young children. Four pediatric clinics in Massachusetts will take part, with two using the digital device and two using the usual scope. The goal is to see if the dig…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New ear scanner could slash unnecessary antibiotics in kids
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a device called OtoSight that helps doctors see inside a child's ear more clearly. The goal is to see if using it leads to fewer unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, better outcomes, and lower costs. About 700 children aged 6 months to 17 years with ear pain are…
Sponsor: PhotoniCare, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New ear tube position may reduce surgery risks for kids
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at where ear tubes are placed in children with ear infections. Normally, tubes go in the front part of the eardrum, but this trial places them in the back part in one ear to see if it lowers the risk of a hole that won't heal. About 386 children will be followed …
Sponsor: David Chi, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC