New ear scanner could slash unnecessary antibiotics in kids

NCT ID NCT06285812

Ongoing Diagnosis Sponsor: PhotoniCare, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a device called OtoSight that looks inside a child's ear to see if fluid is present. The goal is to help doctors decide whether antibiotics are really needed for ear pain, reducing unnecessary prescriptions and costs. About 700 children aged 6 months to 17 years with ear pain will take part.

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Locations

Abba Medical Group LLC

Miami, Florida, 33175, United States
AdventHealth Children's Research

Orlando, Florida, 32802, United States
Carolina ENT

Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29118, United States
Children's National Hospital

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
Cyn3rgy Research

Gresham, Oregon, 97030, United States
HealthStar Physicians

Morristown, Tennessee, 37813, United States
Trillim Health

Rochester, New York, 14620, United States

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OTITIS MEDIA ACUTE