Otitis media with effusion

This trial tests whether a daily supplement containing omega-3s, Spirulina, magnesium, and vitamin B6 can help adults with persistent middle ear fluid — a condition that can cause hearing loss and ear fullness. Over 500 adults aged 18 to 70 with confirmed otitis media with effusi…

This study tested a low-cost, smartphone-connected device that checks middle ear health. Researchers compared it to standard equipment in 30 adults and children. The goal is to make ear screening affordable and easy for rural communities, reducing preventable hearing loss.

This study tested whether laser acupuncture, a painless procedure using low-level laser light on specific points, can improve middle ear function in children aged 2-10 with otitis media with effusion (fluid behind the eardrum). Thirty-two children received either real or sham las…

This study tested whether a device called AirOFit PRO, which guides children through blowing exercises, can help clear fluid behind the eardrum. Fifty-one children with otitis media with effusion (OME) used the device three times daily. The goal was to see if the exercises improv…

This study looked at whether placing small tubes in the ears of children aged 1-4 with chronic ear fluid (otitis media with effusion) improves their sleep and quality of life. Sixty children were randomly assigned to either receive ear tubes or not. Sleep was measured with a wris…

This study tested whether a low dose of tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, could reduce bleeding during middle ear surgery. 100 adults undergoing microscopic or endoscopic ear surgery received either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug improved the …