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
- NCT07417956Recruiting
Measuring reflex in cochlear implant for kids
This study tests a new way to program cochlear implants in children by measuring a tiny muscle reflex in the ear. This could help doctors set the sound levels more accurately without needing the child to respond.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges birth–7 years - NCT04971954Recruiting
Nicotine test to improve age-related hearing processing
This study tests whether nicotine can improve how your brain processes sounds, which can get worse with age. It’s designed for non-smokers without significant hearing or medical/medication issues.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT07686211RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study on better surgical guidance for head and neck cancer re-resection
This study tests a new augmented reality tool to help surgeons remove leftover tumor tissue after the first surgery. It might make re-resection more precise and improve cancer clearance.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT06840015Recruiting
Testing Airpod Pros as a hearing aid for mild to moderate loss
This study tests whether Apple Airpod Pros can work as an assistive hearing device for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. If you haven't used hearing aids before, you may be able to join and help find a new, affordable option.
Richardson, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06846853RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two contrast dyes for pituitary MRI
This trial compares two contrasting dyes (gadopiclenol and gadobutrol) used during pituitary MRI scans to see which one provides clearer images. It is for adults with known or suspected pituitary lesions that disrupt the blood-brain barrier.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 19 years+ - NCT06805214Recruiting
Body temperature after tracheostomy: a study
This study looks at whether body temperature changes after a tracheostomy, a surgery that creates a hole in the neck to help with breathing. The goal is to help doctors better understand what is normal after this procedure.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - NCT06491823Recruiting
Speech learning and memory study
This study tests how people learn and remember new speech patterns. You will participate in speech tasks while an MRI scans your brain activity.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–40 - NCT06375369Recruiting
Digital Health Program for Children with a New Tracheostomy
This study tests a digital health program for children with complex medical needs who have a tracheostomy. The program helps families and doctors manage care at home.
Calgary, AlbertaAges Up to 18 years - NCT03429036Recruiting
Collecting head and neck tissue samples for research
This study collects tissue and fluid samples from people with head and neck disorders to help researchers learn more about these conditions. By donating leftover samples from your regular medical care, you can help advance research without extra procedures.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–120 - NCT06864273Recruiting
Pharmacy training to help with hearing aids in rural areas
This study trains pharmacy technicians in rural Alabama and Mississippi to help adults with mild to moderate hearing loss use over-the-counter hearing aids. It aims to improve access to hearing care in communities where it is limited.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06628440Recruiting
Mouth check tool for ICU patients with breathing tubes
This study develops a new tool to check the health of the mouth in patients who have a breathing tube in their throat while in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to help nurses better assess and care for the mouth.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06605989Recruiting
Which nostril is better for breathing tube placement?
This trial compares whether inserting a breathing tube through the left or right nostril causes less nosebleeds during surgery. It may help plan safer intubation for people having elective surgery.
Seoul, Dongjak-guAges 19 years+ - NCT06558630Recruiting
Emergency room airway management in the Netherlands
This study looks at how breathing tubes and other airway care are done in emergency rooms across the Netherlands. It will include anyone who needs help breathing while in the ER, so doctors can learn from their experience.
LeeuwardenAges Any age - NCT06530979Recruiting
Nutrition education for adults with profound hearing loss
This trial tests if a special nutrition program (using sign language) helps adults with severe hearing loss learn about healthy eating and improve their diet.
RiyadhAges 18–65 - NCT06383091Recruiting
Manual therapy for voice recovery after thyroid removal
This study tests if a special hands-on therapy (manual therapy) can help your voice and throat muscles recover better after total thyroidectomy. It may reduce voice problems that sometimes happen after surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06233513Recruiting
Vowel sounds study using sensorimotor adaptation
This study tests whether changing how you hear your own voice can help improve vowel sounds. It may help people with speech problems learn to speak more clearly.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06164717Recruiting
Study of how the brain controls speech
This trial tests how people adapt their speech when they hear their own voice altered. It may help understand speech control in healthy people and those with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor or Parkinson's disease.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 4 years+ - NCT05539391Recruiting
Planning the best way to do emergency breathing tubes
This study tests an approach to improve how clinicians place an emergency breathing tube quickly and safely when someone is in serious breathing or life-threatening distress. It may help by standardizing care and optimizing medications and backup steps during urgent situations.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT05020158Recruiting
Family Talk support after a serious illness in the family
This trial tests a “Family Talk” support program for families dealing with a child’s life-threatening or life-limiting illness. It aims to help families talk and cope together during the early period after diagnosis or relapse.
StockholmAges 6 years+ - NCT01629108Recruiting
Hearing and balance test study for healthy volunteers
This study measures normal (expected) results from hearing and balance tests in healthy people. It may help researchers and clinics better understand what “normal” looks like so future patients’ test results can be interpreted more accurately.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–80 - NCT07749586RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of ARV-6723 alone or with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors
This trial tests an experimental drug called ARV-6723, alone or with another drug called pembrolizumab, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if these combinations can help shrink tumors or slow their growth.
Huntersville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07750379Recruiting
Acid-reducing medicine for aspiration in children with laryngomalacia
This study tests whether giving a common acid-reducing medicine (a proton pump inhibitor) to children with laryngomalacia can reduce choking and aspiration. It may help if your child has frequent choking episodes.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 6 months–5 years - NCT06676748RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Benzydamine gargle for sore throat after surgery
This trial tests whether a medicated mouthwash or gargle with benzydamine can help prevent a sore throat after surgery. It's for women having surgery with a type of breathing tube called a laryngeal mask airway.
SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT04870762RecruitingTeam says not enrollingPhase 2
3D-printed tongue stents during head and neck radiation
This Phase 2 study tests whether customized 3D-printed stents can be used safely during head and neck radiotherapy. If you’re having radiation (with or without chemotherapy), the stent may help make treatment easier and more precise, potentially improving the experience and outcomes.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 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.