Ear injury diagnosis showdown: which grading system wins?

NCT ID NCT04726306

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Diagnosis Sponsor: Northwell Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests how accurately doctors, nurses, and technicians can diagnose ear barotrauma (pressure injury to the ear) using two different grading systems: the TEED score and the O'Neill Grading System (OGS). Thirty healthcare providers will grade 120 photos of eardrums to see which system is more precise and consistent. The goal is to find a better tool for diagnosing and treating this condition.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a more accurate and consistent way for doctors and nurses to diagnose ear barotrauma, improving treatment decisions.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early validation study with only 30 participants reviewing photos, not real patients. The results may not apply to all clinical settings or patient populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Barotrauma decubitus ulcer eustachian tube disorder injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BAROTITIS BAROTRAUMA EAR INJURY OTIC BAROTRAUMA PRESSURE INJURY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Phelps Hospital Northwell Health

Sleepy Hollow, New York, 10591, United States

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