Otolaryngology
Ear, nose & throat clinical trials
Hearing, balance, and conditions of the ears, nose, sinuses, and throat. We’re tracking 1,371 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable978
- Phase 2168
- Phase 399
- Phase 146
- Phase 434
- Phase 1/Phase 232
- Phase 2/Phase 314
Top conditions
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma80
- Dysphagia73
- Hearing Loss61
- Tinnitus31
- Hearing Loss, Sensorineural25
- Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma (NPC)24
- Allergic Rhinitis23
- Head and Neck Cancer22
- Oropharynx Cancer21
- Stroke20
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss18
- Nasopharyngeal Cancinoma (NPC)17
- 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 University59
- 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 Chen11
- Cochlear9
Where studies are running
- California62
- Maryland37
- New York35
- Florida30
- Massachusetts21
- Illinois20
- Texas18
- Arizona17
- Colorado16
- Alabama15
Recruiting studies1,371 total
- NCT07072143Recruiting
Study on children with rare tumors
This study is looking at children and teens with very rare tumors to learn more about these conditions and improve future care. It aims to gather information from patients treated at participating centers.
Padova, ItalyAges birth–18 years - NCT07076524Recruiting
Muscle wasting and swallowing in critically ill patients
This study looks at muscle loss and swallowing problems in very ill patients on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. It aims to understand these issues better, which could help improve care for future patients.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07081399RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Care plan to prevent complications after tube removal
This trial tests a special care plan for adults who are on a breathing machine (ventilator) for the first time. The goal is to see if this plan helps prevent problems after the breathing tube is removed.
Damanhūr, EgyptAges 18–60 - NCT07085988RecruitingPhase 2
Nutrition help for nasopharyngeal cancer patients on chemoradiation
This trial tests if special nutritional management during concurrent chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with nasopharyngeal cancer. If you are getting both chemotherapy and radiation as your main treatment, this study may help you maintain better nutrition.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18 years+ - NCT07093749Recruiting
Antibiotics and symptom tracking in children
This study looks at how children with common infections feel while taking antibiotics. The goal is to better understand symptom patterns during treatment.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 4–17 - NCT07098767Recruiting
Swallowing Ultrasound Study for People with Swallowing Difficulty
This trial tests whether an ultrasound can reliably evaluate swallowing problems. It aims to find a non-invasive way to assess your swallowing, which could help guide your care.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07101744RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combination study for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs for people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has come back or spread and stopped responding to first-line chemotherapy. It aims to see if this new combination can help when standard treatment no longer works.
GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07106593Recruiting
Talk therapy for PTSD and tinnitus after concussion
This study tests a type of talk therapy for people with both PTSD and chronic tinnitus that started after a mild head injury. The therapy aims to help reduce symptoms of both conditions together.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07110311Recruiting
How pet cats affect nose and gut bacteria in cat allergy patients
This study looks at how living with a pet cat might affect the bacteria in your nose and gut if you have dust mite and cat allergies. It could help us understand if cats actually change your allergy symptoms or the balance of bugs in your body.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07111000Recruiting
Epley maneuver for dizziness in the emergency room
This study tests whether a simple head movement called the Epley maneuver can help treat dizziness caused by a common inner ear condition (BPPV) in the emergency room. If you have short episodes of vertigo that last less than 2 minutes, you may be able to join.
BeirutAges 18 years+ - NCT07115342Recruiting
Probiotics and vitamin D for hay fever relief
This study tests whether taking a combination of probiotics (good bacteria) and vitamin D can help reduce hay fever symptoms. It may be a good option if your vitamin D is low and you haven't used probiotics recently.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07116135Recruiting
Hearing aid benefits on speech understanding and listening effort
This trial tests whether a new hearing instrument improves your ability to understand speech and reduces the mental effort of listening. If you are an experienced hearing aid user with moderate to moderately severe hearing loss, you may be eligible.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–95 - NCT07124650RecruitingPhase 4
Sore throat after neck surgery study
This study tests if a special spray can help prevent or reduce sore throat after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. It may help you feel more comfortable after your operation.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07145086RecruitingPhase 3
Vibration therapy for voice problems
This trial tests if gentle vibration applied to the neck can help people with voice problems caused by muscle strain (hyperfunctional dysphonia). If you have a strained voice without vocal cord lesions and may benefit from voice therapy, this study could help you.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07146256Recruiting
OPMD Natural History Registry Study
This study is building a national registry (a database) for people with Oculo-Pharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) in Israel. Joining will help researchers understand how OPMD progresses over time and may lead to better care.
Ramat GanAges 18 years+ - NCT07146607Recruiting
Text messages to support new hearing aid users
This trial tests if sending text messages helps adults who just got their first hearing aid use it better. You might benefit if you have a mobile phone and are starting with NHS hearing aids.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07146841Recruiting
Preserving hearing during cochlear implant surgery
This study tests a surgical technique designed to preserve as much natural hearing as possible during cochlear implant surgery. It is for people with severe hearing loss who choose an Advanced Bionics implant and are comfortable speaking Dutch.
UtrechtAges 18 years+ - NCT07153692Recruiting
Brain stimulation for swallowing problems in Parkinson's
This study is testing whether a gentle brain-stimulation technique called tDCS can help people with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing. If you have Parkinson's, multiple system atrophy, or progressive supranuclear palsy and a swallowing problem, this trial may be an option.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–100 - NCT07154342RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new antibody for seasonal allergies
This trial tests an experimental antibody (IL4Rα monoclonal antibody) for people with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) that is not well controlled by standard treatments like nasal steroid sprays. The goal is to see if this new treatment can help reduce allergy symptoms during pollen season.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07154667Recruiting
Testing a new ear reconstruction system in children
This trial is testing a new device called the Auryzon EAR 2.0 System to help rebuild ears in children and teens who have a deformity from birth or injury. The goal is to see if it works well for patients having surgery at Nemours Children's Hospital in Florida.
Orlando, FloridaAges 5–20 - NCT07156825Recruiting
Adapting hearing tests for children in different languages
This study aims to adapt hearing tests used for children into other languages. It may help improve how hearing loss is diagnosed in children who speak languages other than English.
BudapestAges 2–7 - NCT07157462Recruiting
Testing a multi-strain probiotic for year-round allergies
This trial tests if a special probiotic blend can help people with year-round allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) caused by common indoor allergens like dust mites, cat, or dog dander. Volunteers will take the probiotic daily and track their symptoms.
Strasbourg, AlyatecAges 18 years+ - NCT07176936Recruiting
Can ear stimulation improve hearing in noise?
This study tests whether a gentle, noninvasive ear stimulation device can help people hear speech better in noisy places. It is for people who have had a traumatic brain injury or those with normal hearing.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 25–55 - NCT07176988Recruiting
Voice therapy study for certain voice problems
This study tests a behavioral voice therapy approach for people with voice issues caused by muscle tension or benign vocal fold lesions. It aims to improve communication and requires participants to attend sessions and practice with a smartphone.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 16–65
Common questions
- How many ear, nose & throat clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 1,371 recruiting otolaryngology studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 2,216 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.