Gamified training and AI aim to sharpen ear infection diagnoses

NCT ID NCT07246551

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a gamified training program for doctors, plus an AI tool that analyzes ear drum images, can improve the accuracy of diagnosing ear infections (otitis media). About 200 patients with ear symptoms will be seen by doctors who either received the training or standard care. The goal is to reduce misdiagnosis and unnecessary antibiotic use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: AOM Dx Trainer (gamified educational program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to more accurate ear infection diagnoses in primary care, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and improving patient outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (200 patients) focused on physician training, not a direct treatment. The AI tool is only being evaluated retrospectively, not used in real-time care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infectious otitis media otitis media otitis media with effusion

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

OTITIS MEDIA ACUTE OTITIS MEDIA EFFUSION

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