New ear tube robot could make surgery quicker and safer for kids

NCT ID NCT07625657

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: ClinQure, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

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 placed correctly, how well patients tolerate it, and track any side effects for up to 30 days after the procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: CLiKX Tympanostomy Tube Delivery System (a handheld surgical device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could make ear tube placement faster, more precise, and possibly less painful for patients.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is new, and there may be unexpected side effects or failures during tube placement.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic otitis media otitis media otitis media with effusion otitis media, susceptibility to

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OTITIS MEDIA OTITIS MEDIA CHRONIC OTITIS MEDIA EFFUSION OTITIS MEDIA IN CHILDREN OTITIS MEDIA RECURRENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Advanced ENT and Allergy, PLLC
RECRUITING

Louisville, Kentucky, 40220, United States
Clinical Investigations of Texas
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Mesquite, Texas, 75150, United States

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