PET scans outshine older method for rare ear infection?
NCT ID NCT05994768
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compared two imaging methods—PET/CT and labeled leukocyte scintigraphy—for monitoring malignant otitis externa, a serious infection of the ear canal that can spread to the skull. Researchers looked at 18 patients who had both scans before and after antibiotic treatment. The goal was to see if PET/CT provides better information to guide follow-up care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 18F-FDG (a radioactive tracer used in PET/CT scans)
- What this could lead to
- If this imaging method proves superior, it could help doctors better monitor and manage malignant otitis externa, potentially leading to more effective treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (18 participants) that compares two imaging techniques, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all patients or change standard care.
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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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Verger Antoine
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54511, France
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