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
- NCT07391345Recruiting
MRI-Guided Radiation for Early Vocal Cord Cancer
This study tests a precise, MRI-guided radiation treatment for early-stage vocal cord cancer. It aims to deliver high-dose radiation more accurately to the tumor, possibly reducing side effects and improving outcomes.
KaunasAges 18 years+ - NCT07393880Recruiting
Sound and training for chronic tinnitus
This trial combines sound therapy with electrical stimulation and auditory training to reduce chronic tonal tinnitus. It may help if you have had constant ringing in your ears for more than 3 months but less than 5 years.
Dublin, DublinAges 18–80 - NCT01694940Recruiting
Mitochondrial disease registry and sample collection study
This trial builds a large database and collection of lab results, and possibly tissue samples, from people with suspected or diagnosed mitochondrial conditions. It helps researchers learn more about these disorders and mitochondrial DNA changes, which may improve future diagnosis and treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT01473784Recruiting
Robot-assisted mouth and throat surgery for head and neck tumors
This trial studies using a robot-assisted operation through the mouth to diagnose or treat certain non-cancer (benign) and cancer (malignant) tumors in the head and neck. It may help some people avoid more invasive surgery by using an approach that reaches the throat and voice box area through the mouth.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT00900419Recruiting
Check biomarkers during bronchoscopy in breathing and throat pre-cancer
This study looks at “biomarkers” (measurable signals in samples) taken during bronchoscopy or related procedures in people with severe airway pre-cancer or certain lung/throat cancers, and in healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand what these biomarkers mean and how they might help with diagnosis, staging, or monitoring.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–90 - NCT00943514Recruiting
Study of bronchiectasis and why infections keep coming back
This study follows children (age 5+) and adults with bronchiectasis or ongoing/repeated lung infections to learn what makes infections more likely. It mainly looks at non–cystic fibrosis causes, but may include some related conditions to compare differences.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–100 - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT01885767Recruiting
Neurofibromatosis registry for NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis
This trial is a patient registry portal for people diagnosed with neurofibromatosis types NF1, NF2, or schwannomatosis. By joining, you help researchers collect real-world information that may guide future studies and care.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT01929356Recruiting
Breathing therapy test for primary ciliary dyskinesia
This study looks at how chest physiotherapy affects lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia (a lifelong condition affecting mucus movement in the lungs). It may help care teams understand which breathing therapies work best and how your lungs respond.
LeuvenAges 6–50 - NCT02038166Recruiting
Measuring nasal function in adults with chronic sinus symptoms
This study tests a specialized way of measuring how your nasal lining responds in people with chronic rhinosinusitis (long-lasting sinus inflammation). The goal is to see whether the nasal measurement is usable and safe, and to help better understand chronic sinus disease.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT00598351Recruiting
Study tracks changes in NF2 using repeated brain scans
This study follows people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) over time to learn how the condition changes, using repeat MRI scans. The information may help researchers understand disease patterns and improve future treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–75 - NCT01365169Recruiting
How activity level and daily function relate to cancer survival
This study looks at how physical activity (movement during the day) and a clinician-rated “day-to-day function” score relate to overall survival in people with certain cancers. It may help doctors understand who benefits most from activity-focused care and better monitoring.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02012699Recruiting
Cancer registry for people with or at risk of cancer
This trial collects health information and samples (a “cancer repository”) to help researchers study cancer and cancer risk. You may be able to join if you’ve had cancer before or if you’re at higher risk or have concerning findings.
Greenwood Village, ColoradoAges 19–110 - NCT02435940Recruiting
Registry for inherited eye vision conditions
This study is a registry, meaning it collects information about people with inherited retinal (retina) diseases. It may help researchers learn how these conditions progress and connect you with future studies or treatments.
Columbia, MarylandAges Any age - NCT02128906RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation plus chemo choices for throat cancer, using a tumor marker
This trial compares two treatment combinations given with radiation for certain cancers of the throat. It also uses a lab test on the tumor (ERCC1) to help choose and study which treatment works better.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT02419365Recruiting
PCD registry for people with suspected or confirmed ciliadisease
This registry collects information from people with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a condition that affects how the lungs and airways clear mucus. It helps researchers learn more about who has PCD, how it looks in real life, and any other health problems that may go along with it.
Münster, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges Any age - NCT02841553Recruiting
Online registry for Wolfram syndrome worldwide
This study builds an international online registry to learn how Wolfram syndrome (and related WFS1 conditions) changes over time. It may help researchers understand the disease course and improve future care by collecting health and family history data.
St Louis, MissouriAges birth+ - NCT02310399Recruiting
Auditory brainstem implant for children without cochleae or hearing nerves
This study looks at whether an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) can help children hear sounds and develop listening/communication skills when the usual inner-ear hearing structures or hearing nerves are missing or not working. It may help some children who cannot benefit from a cochlear implant, but spoken language may not be the main outcome.
New York, New YorkAges 1.5 years–21 years - NCT03215719RecruitingPhase 2
De-escalating treatment for HPV-positive throat cancer with low-risk signals
This Phase 2 trial tests whether people with HPV-positive oropharyngeal (throat) cancer who look “lower risk” can safely receive less intensive treatment. It uses HPV blood test results and cancer staging scans to guide whether treatment can be de-escalated.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07493447RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Imaging dye to help see brain tumors during surgery
This study tests a special dye (panitumumab-IRDye800) that helps surgeons see brain lesions more clearly during surgery. The dye attaches to a protein on cancer cells and lights up under a special camera, which may help remove more tumor safely.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT03011541Recruiting
Stem cell treatment for damaged retina or optic nerve
This study looks at stem-cell treatment to help vision in adults whose retina or optic nerve damage is not expected to improve on its own. You may be a candidate if your eye exam shows documented, stable or slowly changing damage and you can safely complete follow-up eye visits.
Westport, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT02630589Recruiting
Brain implant for severe one-sided ringing that harms daily life
This trial tests an implant that sends sound signals to the brainstem to reduce severe ringing in one ear. It may help people whose one-sided tinnitus has lasted over a year and did not improve with usual treatments like hearing aids and CBT.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT00807482Recruiting
Study of lung disease causes in primary ciliary dyskinesia
This study looks at how primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD—a lifelong problem with tiny lung “sweepers”) affects the lungs. You may be able to join if you strongly seem to have PCD based on symptoms, or if you’re a healthy person with a close family member who has confirmed PCD.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges Any age - NCT00341874Enrolling by invitation
Genetic study of deafness in Pakistani families
This study looks at genetic causes of deafness by comparing affected and unaffected family members. It may help researchers understand why some people are born or develop deafness and guide future diagnosis for families in Pakistan.
LahoreAges 2 years+
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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- Genetic & congenital
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- Pain
- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
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.