Black seed oil takes on steroids in ear eczema showdown
NCT ID NCT07525505
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares black seed (Nigella sativa) oil to standard steroid ear drops for treating eczema in the ear canal. 85 adults with ear eczema will use either the oil or steroid drops twice daily for 10 days. Researchers will measure changes in inflammation, itching, and pain to see if the natural oil works as well as the steroid.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nigella sativa (black seed) oil
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural alternative to steroid ear drops for eczema, with fewer side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 85 people. The oil may not work as well as steroids, and natural products can still cause allergic reactions.
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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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Bezmialem Vakif University
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Fatih, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)
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