Otitis externa
MONDO:0004795Inflammation of the anatomical structures of the outer ear and ear canal secondary to an infectious process. Bacterial etiology is most common, but fungal infection is also possible. Symptoms include erythema, edema, and pain.
Also known as: external Ear infection, infectious otitis externa, otitis externa, outer Ear infection, swimmer's Ear, swimmer's ear
15 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 3 tagged with Otitis externa itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Otitis externa
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Malignant otitis externa 5 trials
1 sub-type
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Otomycosis 4 trials
1 sub-type
- Chronic fungal otitis externa 0 trials
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Acute otitis externa 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Acute infection of pinna 0 trials
- Acute perichondritis of pinna 0 trials
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Perichondritis of auricle 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Acute perichondritis of pinna 0 trials
- Chronic perichondritis of pinna 0 trials
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Beetroot jelly could give swimmers a natural edge
Symptom relief CompletedThis study investigates whether a beetroot powder jelly candy can help competitive swimmers swim faster and feel less tired. Beetroot is rich in nitrate, which the body converts to nitric oxide, a compound that may improve blood flow and muscle efficiency. The trial involves 21 s…
Sponsor: Halic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Ear spray showdown: can ectoin soothe outer ear itch?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two ear sprays—Ectoin Ear Spray and Normison Ear Spray—to see how well they work and if they are safe for people with chronic itching and skin irritation of the outer ear canal. 60 adults took part in this real-world observation. The main goal was to check if…
Sponsor: Bitop AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC