New light device aims to end guesswork in ear infection diagnosis
NCT ID NCT04812093
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new device that uses special lights to look at the eardrum and detect fluid behind it, which is a sign of middle ear infection. The goal is to make diagnosis more accurate than current methods. The study will include 150 people of all ages who are scheduled for ear tube surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Spectroscopic otoscope device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a more accurate, non-invasive way to diagnose middle ear infections, reducing misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgeries.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The device may not prove more accurate than current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)
RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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UCI Otolaryngology Clinic
RECRUITINGOrange, California, 92868, United States
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