Otitis media with effusion

This study is checking how well the Solo+ tympanostomy tube works in people with middle ear infections. Researchers will review doctor notes, monitor how the tubes function after surgery, and ask patients or their parents about their experience. The goal is to gather real-world i…

This study tests a new handheld device called CLiKX that helps doctors place ear tubes in children and adults with chronic ear infections or fluid buildup. The device uses sensors and controlled force to make the procedure more precise. Researchers will check if the tube is place…

This trial tests whether a short wave infrared (SWIR) otoscope can more accurately diagnose middle ear fluid in children than a standard white light otoscope. About 100 children scheduled for ear tube surgery will have images taken with both devices. The presence or absence of fl…

This study tests whether a new imaging technology called optical coherence tomography (OCT) can help doctors more accurately diagnose ear infections in children. Researchers will compare standard ear exams with OCT-enhanced exams in 235 children. The goal is to see if OCT reduces…

This study tests whether a 20-minute session of passive music therapy, delivered through an app just before entering the operating room, can lower anxiety and pain in adults undergoing ear, nose, or throat surgery. Five hundred participants will be randomly assigned to receive mu…

This study tests whether a two-part approach—improving communication about viral infections and having pharmacists double-check prescription lengths—can reduce how many days antibiotics are prescribed for respiratory infections like bronchitis, sinusitis, and sore throat. About 4…