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Ear infection
MONDO:0021666A viral or bacterial infection that affects the external, middle, or inner ear. It may follow an upper respiratory infection. Signs and symptoms include pain, ear discharge, ear fullness, hearing loss, vertigo, nausea, and vomiting.
Also known as: Ear infection, otitis
42 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Ear infection itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Ear infection
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Infectious otitis media 24 trials
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Otitis externa 3 trials · 12 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Malignant otitis externa 5 trials Sub-types →
- Otomycosis 4 trials Sub-types →
- Acute otitis externa 0 trials Sub-types →
- Perichondritis of auricle 0 trials Sub-types →
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Geniculate herpes zoster 0 trials
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Infectious otitis interna 0 trials
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Viral labyrinthitis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Breakthrough ear tube device could make surgery obsolete for kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called Solo+ that places tiny tubes in the eardrums of children with ear infections. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective when done in a doctor's office instead of an operating room. About 66 children aged 6 months to 12 years will be enrol…
Sponsor: AventaMed DAC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New ultrasound otoscope aims to spot ear infections with greater accuracy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an advanced ultrasound otoscope, a device that uses sound waves to look inside the ear and detect fluid behind the eardrum. Researchers will compare its readings to the surgeon's findings during ear tube surgery in 300 children up to 12 years old. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ear scanner could slash unnecessary antibiotics in kids
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a device called OtoSight that helps doctors see inside a child's ear more clearly. The goal is to see if using it leads to fewer unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions, better outcomes, and lower costs. About 700 children aged 6 months to 17 years with ear pain are…
Sponsor: PhotoniCare, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC