Clinical trials: Otitis
Post-COVID-19 Condition, Ulcerative Colitis
Emerging Indications for Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on treating emerging indications (i.e., conditions that have shown to potentially benefit from HBOT) using the Multicenter Registry for Hyperbaric…
- Conditions
- Post-COVID-19 Condition, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn Disease, Calciphylaxis
- Trial name
- NCT07240649
- Testing
- Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT), 100% Oxygen
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Jay C. Buckey Jr.
Community-acquired Pneumonia, Acute Otitis Media
Using Electronically Derived Automated Reports of Appropriate Antibiotic Use to Inform Stewardship Interventions
The main goal of this study is to use automated electronic reports to assess and improve guideline-concordant antibiotic use for: 1) adult inpatients with community-acquired pneumonia; 2) pediatric inpatients with…
- Conditions
- Community-acquired Pneumonia, Acute Otitis Media, Pharyngitis
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT06027593)
- Testing
- Quasi experimental intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26,139 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Acute Otitis Media
Efficacy of Short-Course Antimicrobial Treatment for Children With Acute Otitis Media and Impact on Resistance
The investigators will study whether, in young children with acute otitis media (AOM), shortening length of antibiotic treatment as a strategy for reducing antimicrobial resistance provides satisfactory clinical outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT01511107
- Testing
- Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, 10 days, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, 5 days
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 520 people
- Sponsor
- Alejandro Hoberman
Otitis
Community Pediatric Acceptability Study (CPAS)
Ear infections, or otitis media, are a leading cause of health expenditures and antimicrobial prescriptions in children. Diagnosis of otitis media requires the ability to view the tympanic membrane.
- Trial name
- CPAS (NCT02610699)
- Testing
- Conventional otoscope, Smartphone otoscope
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Upper Respiratory Infection, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
Improving Antibiotic Prescribing for Pediatric Respiratory Infections by Family Physicians With Peer Comparison
Findings from an ongoing improvement project to improve antibiotic prescribing for children and adolescents for three acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs: upper respiratory tract infection, acute bacterial sinusitis, and…
- Conditions
- Upper Respiratory Infection, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Acute Otitis Media
- Trial name
- NCT04588376
- Testing
- Peer comparison feedback monthly
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herb Clegg
Otomycosis
Comparative Efficacy of Topical Clotrimazole Versus 2% Salicylic Acid in Otomycosis
Otomycosis is a fungal infection of the outer ear canal that commonly causes itching, discomfort, discharge, and a feeling of blockage in the ear.
- Trial name
- NCT07535424
- Testing
- clotrimazole, 2% Salicylic Acid
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Hospital Lahore
Hearing Loss
Evaluation of a New mHealth Tympanometer
Children in rural and underserved communities experience a disproportionately high burden of infection-related hearing loss, which is often preventable with timely identification and follow-up care.
- Trial name
- NCT05666505
- Testing
- Prototype mHealth tympanometer, Standard of care commercial tympanometer
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Otitis Media With Effusion in Children
Adjuvant Adenoidectomy for the Treatment of Chronic OME in Children
This study aims to verify the efficacy of adjuvant adenoidectomy for children with chronic OME who become candidates for tympanostomy tube placement, and explore potential factors associated with the efficacy of adjuvant…
- Trial name
- NCT05545345
- Testing
- tympanostomy tube placement, adenoidectomy
- Volunteers
- 380 people
- Sponsor
- Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University
Acute Otitis Media
Study to Identify and Characterize Bacteria Causing Acute Otitis Media in South African Children
The purpose of this study is to identify and characterize the bacteria causing acute otitis media episode in HIV-positive and HIV-negative children (>=3 months to <5 years) in South Africa.
- Trial name
- NCT01031082
- Testing
- Middle ear fluid, nasopharyngeal aspirate and urine sample.
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Recurrent Upper-Respiratory Tract Infections
CLEARI (Clinical Efficacy Assessment on Recurrent Upper-Respiratory Tract Infections) Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of J022X ST for prevention of Recurrent Upper-Respiratory Tract Infections (RURTI) compared to placebo in children of younger age who develop infectious diseases more…
- Trial name
- NCT01948856
- Testing
- J022X ST
- Where
- 24 sites in Italy, Lithuania and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 1,003 people
- Sponsor
- Pierre Fabre Medicament
Vertigo Labyrinthine
Evaluation of Vestibular Function in Patients With C.S.O.M: Safe Type
To evaluate the function of vestibular system in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media safe type.
- Trial name
- NCT04791930
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media, Hearing Impairment
Prevalence and Associations of Paediatric Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media and Hearing Impairment in Rural Malawi
This community-based cross-sectional survey will estimate the frequency and risk factors of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media and Hearing Impairment in Children ages 4-6 years in the Chikwawa District.
- Trial name
- NCT02779907
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Otitis Media With Effusion (OME), Otitis Media With Effusion in Children
Evaluation of Blowing Exercises Utilizing a Breathing Exercise Device in Otitis Media With Effusion
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common condition in which fluid collects behind the eardrum without signs of infection. It can cause hearing problems and discomfort.
- Conditions
- Otitis Media With Effusion (OME), Otitis Media With Effusion in Children, Breathing Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT06967506
- Testing
- Blowing exercise group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Uşak University
Acute Otitis Media (AOM), Strep Pharyngitis
Evaluation of the Medentum Diagnostik Platform for Pediatric ENT Conditions and Asthma
This study evaluates the diagnostic performance, usability, and clinical utility of the Medentum Diagnostik platform, a multisensor device with integrated software and artificial intelligence, in pediatric patients with asthma…
- Conditions
- Acute Otitis Media (AOM), Strep Pharyngitis, Asthma Exacerbation, Pediatric Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT07500532
- Testing
- Diagnostik home-based platform: multisensor device, software application, and artificial-intelligence algorithms that predict diagnosis of AOM and strep pharyngitis, Diagnostik home-based platform: multisensor device, software application, and artificial-intelligence algorithms that predict diagnosis of wheeze/asthma exacerbation, Routine Asthma Management (in-person and telehealth visits)- Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medentum Innovations
Ear Infection, Otitis Media
In-Office Study of the Hummingbird® in Children 6 Months-21 Years Old
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and performance of the Hummingbird® for the placement of ear tubes in children undergoing tympanostomy tube placement in an otolaryngology clinic using local anesthetic.
- Trial name
- NCT03544138
- Testing
- Hummingbird Tympanostomy Tube System (H-TTS)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- Preceptis Medical, Inc.
Acute Otitis Media, Acute Sinusitis
Comparative Effectiveness of Antibiotics for Respiratory Infections
The purpose of this study is to identify and use patient centered outcomes to compare narrow-spectrum and broad-spectrum antibiotics for the treatment of common acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) in children.
- Conditions
- Acute Otitis Media, Acute Sinusitis, Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis
- Trial name
- CEARI (NCT02297815)
- Testing
- Broad-spectrum antibiotics, Narrow-spectrum antibiotics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,472 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Acute Respiratory Tract Infection, Ear Infection
Enhanced Telemedicine in Primary Care for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections Study
Young children often receive antibiotics for pediatric acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) - common childhood diagnoses like ear infections, strep throat, sinusitis, and colds - but many of these antibiotics are prescribed…
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Throat Infection, Acute Respiratory Tract Infections
- Trial name
- Tele-PARTI (NCT07845526)
- Testing
- Tele-Otoscope Enabled Primary Care, eBook-supported primary care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
Safety and Efficacy of wSp Vaccine in Young Children
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the wSp vaccine can prevent nasopharyngeal colonization by pneumococcal bacteria in healthy young children who have received routine PCV15 or PCV20 vaccination.
- Trial name
- wSp005 (NCT07216430)
- Testing
- wSp vaccine, Saline (0.9% NaCl)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 320 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Serum Life Science Europe GmbH
Otitis Media With Effusion
The Efficacy of Nasal Steroids in Treatment of Otitis Media With Effusion: Acomparative Study
Otitis media with effusion (OME) is defined as effusion in the middle ear without signs and symptoms of an acute infection. It is a leading cause of hearing impairment in children, and its early and proper management can avoid…
- Trial name
- Efficacy (NCT03491098)
- Testing
- Mometasone Furoate spray, prednisolone sodium phosphate 15mg, hypertonic sea water solution spray
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Muteea Mubark Salmen Bakuwiri
Otitis Media
Treatment of Clogged Tympanostomy Tubes: An Off-Label Use of Dornase Alfa (Pulmozyme®)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate Pulmozyme® (dornase) as compared to a standard ear drop Floxin® (ofloxicin) to dissolve clogged tubes.
- Trial name
- NCT00419380
- Testing
- dornase alfa (Pulmozyme®)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver