Laser scope aims to spot ear fluid better than standard tools
NCT ID NCT07454512
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new laser otoscope to see if it helps doctors find fluid behind the eardrum in children. About 150 kids already scheduled for ear tube surgery will get both a laser and a standard white-light ear exam. The results will be compared to what the surgeon finds during the procedure to see which method is more accurate.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laser otoscope device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help doctors diagnose ear infections more accurately, reducing unnecessary treatments or missed cases.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage diagnostic study with only 150 participants. The device may not prove more accurate than current methods, and results may not apply to all children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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