Geniculate herpes zoster
MONDO:0005769A viral ear infection caused by the spread of varicella-zoster virus to the facial nerves. It is characterized by intense otalgia and a cutaneous vesicular eruption.
Also known as: Herpes Zoster Oticus, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Ramsay Hunt syndrome, facial nerve palsy due to VZV, facial nerve palsy due to herpes zoster infection, facial nerve paralysis due to VZV, Hunt syndrome (formerly), Hunt's syndrome (formerly)
10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Geniculate herpes zoster itself.
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Can a cancer drug reboot the immune system in chronic fatigue syndrome?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether inebilizumab, an antibody that wipes out certain immune cells called B cells, can improve physical function in adults with ME/CFS that started after an infection. Participants receive three infusions over six months, and the study measures changes in mobi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Camera's eye: could video analysis revolutionize facial paralysis assessment?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether video-based analysis of facial movements can reliably assess facial paralysis compared to standard clinical rating scales. Participants with facial paralysis will perform simple facial expressions while being recorded, and researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single pill stop post-surgery sickness? new ear surgery trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug aprepitant can reduce nausea and vomiting after ear surgery. About 100 adults having middle ear procedures will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if it improves recovery comfort.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC