Ear drop showdown: boric acid vs povidone iodine for fungal infections

NCT ID NCT07295210

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested two different ear drop treatments for a fungal ear infection called otomycosis. Sixty adults with the infection received either boric acid or a 10% povidone-iodine solution. The goal was to see which treatment better cleared the fungus and relieved symptoms like pain and itching.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University

    Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35511, Egypt

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