Ear infection showdown: boric acid vs. povidone iodine
NCT ID NCT07295210
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two common treatments for fungal ear infections: boric acid and povidone iodine. Sixty patients were treated with one of the two solutions applied directly to the ear canal. The goal was to see which one clears the infection better and reduces symptoms like pain and itching.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- boric acid and povidone iodine
- What this could lead to
- If one treatment works better, it could become a standard, affordable option for fungal ear infections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 60 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and both treatments can cause irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35511, Egypt
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