Infectious otitis media
MONDO:0024330Inflammation of the anatomical structures of the middle ear secondary to an infectious process. Bacterial etiology is most common, but both viral and fungal pathogens are also possible. Symptoms include erythema and edema of the tympanic membrane, pain, and possibly fever. In severe infections, inflammation and edema of the structures of the middle ear can lead to perforation of the tympanic membrane secondary to the buildup of pressure in the narrow space.
Also known as: otitis media, AOM, acute otitis Media, infectious otitis Media, middle Ear infection
30 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 24 tagged with Infectious otitis media itself.
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Ear drops after tube surgery: do they prevent blockage?
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study looked at whether using antibiotic ear drops during and after ear tube surgery reduces the chance of tube blockage or ear drainage in children. Only 9 children took part, and each child received drops in one ear but not the other. The study was stopped early, so the fi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Numbing ear drops could ease children's ear infection pain faster
Symptom relief Stopped earlyThis trial tests whether adding lidocaine ear drops to standard painkillers provides better ear pain relief for children aged 1–6 with acute otitis media. Half the children receive the ear drops plus usual care (oral painkillers, with or without antibiotics), while the other half…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC