Otolaryngology
Ear, nose & throat clinical trials
Hearing, balance, and conditions of the ears, nose, sinuses, and throat. We’re tracking 1,366 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable975
- Phase 2167
- Phase 398
- Phase 146
- Phase 434
- Phase 1/Phase 232
- Phase 2/Phase 314
Top conditions
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma80
- Dysphagia72
- Hearing Loss61
- Tinnitus31
- Hearing Loss, Sensorineural25
- Allergic Rhinitis23
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)23
- Head and Neck Cancer22
- Oropharynx Cancer21
- Stroke19
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss18
- Nasopharyngeal Cancinoma (NPC)16
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps15
- Oropharyngeal Cancer15
- Nasopharyngeal Cancer14
- Vestibular Schwannoma14
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma13
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS)12
Leading sponsors
- Sun Yat-sen University58
- Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University17
- Cairo University15
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris14
- NYU Langone Health14
- Mayo Clinic12
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)12
- Johns Hopkins University11
- Ming-Yuan Chen10
- Cochlear9
Where studies are running
- California62
- Maryland37
- New York35
- Florida29
- Massachusetts21
- Illinois20
- Arizona17
- Texas17
- Colorado16
- Alabama15
Recruiting studies1,366 total
- NCT04798950Recruiting
Bronchial Dilation Study in Polynesian Patients
This is a retrospective study (looking back at medical records) examining bronchial dilation—a condition where airways in the lungs become abnormally enlarged—in Polynesian patients. Researchers want to understand this condition better by reviewing past medical records from 2010–2020.
PapeeteAges 18 years+ - NCT04806282Recruiting
Study to track hearing instability and find helpful targets
This study follows adults with hearing instability to better understand what causes it, measure it in new ways, and look for potential treatment targets. If you qualify, you may get hearing and balance-related testing (including scans) over a period of time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT04812093Recruiting
Tests a way to evaluate middle ear infection
This study looks at a test method to check middle ear infections in people who are planning surgery. It may help clinicians better evaluate the infection before or during treatment.
Orange, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT04813705RecruitingPhase 2
PET/CT-guided lower-dose radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 2 study tests whether using a special scan (PET/CT) to guide radiation can safely reduce the radiation dose for people with nasopharyngeal cancer. It may help lessen side effects while still treating the cancer effectively.
Taizhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT04815668Recruiting
Acupuncture for moderate-to-severe seasonal allergy rhinitis
This trial tests whether acupuncture at a specific spot behind the nose can reduce symptoms from seasonal allergies (triggered by things like grass or birch pollen). It may help if your allergy symptoms are moderate to severe and have lasted for a long time.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT04830267RecruitingPhase 2
Camrelizumab plus focused radiation for recurrent metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding camrelizumab (an immune medicine) to stereotactic body radiation (focused, high-precision radiation) helps people with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer. It aims to improve control of the cancer (and may use blood EBV levels to help track response).
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT04855838Recruiting
Study of swallowing problems after neck spine surgery
This study looks at how swallowing recovers after surgery on the front of the neck spine after a trauma. Some people may also be followed more closely if a swallowing test shows a problem a few weeks after surgery.
UmeåAges 18 years+ - NCT04859335Recruiting
Tracking balance and inner-ear function after Gamma Knife for schwannoma
This study looks at how balance and inner-ear (vestibular) function change after Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma. It may help doctors understand what to expect during recovery and how well these functions improve.
ToulouseAges 18–65 - NCT04875611RecruitingPhase 2
Nivolumab for nasopharyngeal cancer after platinum chemotherapy
This trial studies nivolumab (an immune therapy) for nasopharyngeal cancer that grew or returned after platinum chemotherapy. It aims to shrink tumors or slow cancer growth after standard treatment hasn’t worked.
BialystokAges 18 years+ - NCT04891237RecruitingPhase 3
Grass and olive allergy vaccine trial for teens to older adults
This Phase 3 trial tests whether an allergy treatment can reduce symptoms caused by grass and olive pollen. It also checks safety, especially for breathing and allergic reactions, in people with confirmed grass/olive allergy.
Tarancón, CuencaAges 12–65 - NCT04898283RecruitingPhase 3
Allergy shot study for grass and cypress pollen symptoms
This phase 3 trial tests a specific allergy treatment (an “immunotherapy” shot) for people whose symptoms are triggered by grass and cypress tree pollen. It aims to see if the treatment is safer and more effective at reducing allergy symptoms over time, especially for nose/eye symptoms and some people with asthma.
Valladolid, Castille and LeónAges 12–65 - NCT04900623RecruitingPhase 2
Using HPV blood test to guide treatment for HPV throat cancer
This Phase 2 study tests a “risk-adapted” treatment plan for HPV-related throat cancer, using an HPV DNA blood test to help decide how treatment is done. If your baseline blood test shows detectable HPV DNA, the study may help tailor therapy to your risk and potentially improve outcomes while limiting unnecessary treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22 years+ - NCT04908696Recruiting
Treatment study for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers
This trial tests treatment approaches for people with cancers of the voice box (larynx) or lower throat (hypopharynx). It may help by finding which treatment strategy works best for different tumor locations and cancer stages.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT04915183RecruitingPhase 2
Atorvastatin to help prevent cisplatin-related hearing loss
This Phase 2 trial tests whether a cholesterol medicine called atorvastatin can protect hearing in people with head and neck cancer receiving cisplatin plus radiation. If it works, it may reduce the chance or severity of treatment-related hearing damage.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–100 - NCT06436534Recruiting
Ganciclovir for stubborn allergic rhinitis
This study tests whether an antiviral medicine called ganciclovir (in capsule form) can help people with stubborn moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis that doesn't improve with standard treatments. If you have year-round allergies to dust mites and your symptoms are still bothersome, this trial may be an option for you.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - NCT04939922Recruiting
Headache and dizziness registry for people with headache disorders
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information over time about people with headaches (including migraine, tension-type, and some dizziness-related headaches). It may help researchers better understand these conditions and plan future studies.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 4–99 - NCT04944914RecruitingPhase 3
Camrelizumab with targeted radiation for limited nasopharyngeal cancer spread
This trial tests whether combining camrelizumab (an immune medicine) with stereotactic body radiotherapy (high-precision radiation) works better than camrelizumab alone. It’s for people whose nasopharyngeal cancer has spread to a small number of spots in the body and may help control those metastases longer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT04976036RecruitingPhase 2
Nintedanib to reduce nosebleeds in adults with HHT
This trial tests whether nintedanib can reduce how often and how severe nosebleeds are in adults with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). It may help by calming blood-vessel problems that cause bleeding.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT05009758Recruiting
Asthma and nasal polyps study to match immune patterns
This study looks at different “immune inflammation patterns” in people with asthma and/or nasal polyps. It may help researchers better tailor future treatments by figuring out which patterns go with which symptoms.
ViennaAges 18–99 - NCT05013944Recruiting
Join a patient registry to support future research
This trial is a “patient registry,” which collects health information over time to help researchers plan and run future studies. It may help by contributing your experience so new treatments can be tested more effectively.
Arlington Heights, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05028972Recruiting
Improving how the emergency room supports people with hearing loss
This study looks at strategies to help people with hearing difficulties in VA emergency departments and measure how well those strategies work. You may be asked about your communication needs and then followed for outcomes during your emergency visit.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 60 years+ - NCT05095740Recruiting
Testing brain stimulation for laryngeal dystonia symptoms
This study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (referred to as neuromodulation, such as rTMS) can improve symptoms of laryngeal dystonia. It’s meant to see if stimulating certain brain areas can reduce how severely your voice/throat problem affects you.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–85 - NCT05094570RecruitingPhase 4
Dupilumab for nasal polyps with staph bacteria
This trial studies whether dupilumab (an injection) can reduce staph bacteria in the nose and make the nose’s microbes more diverse in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). If you already have a plan to start dupilumab as standard care, the study may help doctors better understand why it works.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT05107466Recruiting
Tests brain responses in adults with hearing loss
This study measures how your brain reacts to sounds and visual information. It may help researchers better understand brain function changes that can happen with hearing loss and how to assess them.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many ear, nose & throat clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 1,366 recruiting otolaryngology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 2,207 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Ear, nose & throat” cover here?
- Hearing, balance, and conditions of the ears, nose, sinuses, and throat. We group each study into ear, nose & throat based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a ear, nose & throat trial near me?
- Use the search to filter ear, nose & throat studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.