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
- NCT07383350Enrolling by invitation
Information sheets for better communication on antibiotics
This study tests if using simple information sheets helps you and your doctor talk better about infections like sore throat, sinusitis, or bronchitis, and make wise decisions about antibiotics — so you only get them when truly needed.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT07298499Enrolling by invitation
Hearing aids and sound therapy for tinnitus
This trial tests using hearing aids with built-in tinnitus maskers to see if they help adults who have both hearing loss and ringing in the ears. It aims to find out if these devices improve hearing and reduce tinnitus symptoms.
Broomfield, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07259694Enrolling by invitation
Exercise study for people with hearing loss
This trial tests if traditional exercises can improve physical and mental health in adults with severe hearing loss. It aims to find safe and helpful activities that you can do regularly.
Changchun, JilinAges 1.5 years+ - NCT07205484Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Early communication help for deaf or hard of hearing toddlers
This study looks at the long-term effects of early communication support for toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. It may help show how early intervention can improve language and social skills.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 5–8 - NCT07176013Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality meditation for voice therapy
This trial tests whether using virtual reality meditation can help people with voice disorders who also feel anxious. If you have a voice problem and anxiety, you might find this treatment helpful.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07131800Enrolling by invitation
Voice changes after breathing tube in head and neck surgery
This study looks at how your voice may change after a breathing tube is used during surgery. It focuses on people having thyroid, head and neck, or abdominal surgery to see if there are any voice changes that can be measured or noticed.
ZagrebAges 18–70 - NCT07114133Enrolling by invitation
Environmental probiotics for cat hair allergies
This study tests whether a special probiotic spray, used in your home, can reduce allergy symptoms in people who are allergic to cats. If you have cat allergies with nasal symptoms and live in a stable home, you may be able to join.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07080996Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Biofeedback tongue strengthening for better swallowing
This trial tests whether a biofeedback tongue strengthening program can improve tongue pressure and swallowing ability in older adults. It may help if you have weak tongue muscles but no other conditions affecting your tongue.
Salaya, Changwat Nakhon PathomAges 60 years+ - NCT07079488Enrolling by invitation
Vestibular function and motor development in young children
This study looks at how the balance system (vestibular function) develops in young children and how it relates to their motor skills. It may help understand typical and atypical development.
StockholmAges 5 months–3 years - NCT07057258Enrolling by invitation
Injection vs. surgery for laryngeal clefts in children
This trial compares two treatments for children who have a gap in their voice box (laryngeal cleft) that causes liquid to go into their lungs. One treatment is an injection to close the gap, and the other is surgery with stitches.
Portland, OregonAges 1–10 - NCT06962540Enrolling by invitation
Understanding personal listening strategies in hearing loss
This study looks at how people with hearing loss use different listening strategies. It may help find better ways to support hearing in daily life.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT06953700Enrolling by invitation
Hearing and age study for adults with normal or mild hearing loss
This study looks at how differences in hearing between your ears affect your ability to hear in noisy places. Researchers want to learn more across different ages.
College Park, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT06938542Enrolling by invitation
Palliative care needs for kids with rare diseases
This study asks children with rare diseases and their families about what kind of palliative care (comfort and support) they need. It aims to understand how to better help families through their child's illness.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 1–99 - NCT06912945Enrolling by invitation
Laser vs. standard tools for benign voice box growths
This study compares using two types of diode laser (980 nm and 450 nm) to traditional cold instruments for removing non-cancerous growths on the voice box. The goal is to see which approach works better based on the type of growth, patient factors, and laser settings.
Sohag, Sohag GovernorateAges Any age - NCT06894927Enrolling by invitation
Hearing check for adults 50 and over
This trial offers a free hearing check for adults aged 50 and older. It aims to detect any hearing changes early and can help you understand your hearing health better.
Hradec Králové, Czech RepublicAges 50 years+ - NCT06888219Enrolling by invitation
Acupuncture for Swallowing and Tube Removal After Brain Injury
This study tests if acupuncture on the ear and body can help people with severe brain injuries regain the ability to swallow safely and have their breathing tube removed. It's for patients who are at least 1 month but no more than 3 months after a stroke or brain bleed.
FlorenceAges 18 years+ - NCT06847217Enrolling by invitation
Does better mouth care help stroke patients with swallowing problems?
This study tests if improving oral hygiene can help stroke patients who have trouble swallowing. You'll practice swallowing exercises and see if mouth care makes them easier.
GhentAges 18 years+ - NCT06803394Enrolling by invitation
Hearing health study for older Korean Americans
This study is testing a hearing program designed for Korean American adults aged 60 and older who have hearing loss but do not yet use a hearing aid. It aims to improve hearing health by working with you and a family member or friend.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06797141Enrolling by invitation
Balance exercises with dual-task training for dizziness
This study tests whether adding balance exercises (vestibular rehab) with dual-task training (like walking while talking) helps people with long-term dizziness feel steadier and fall less.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–65 - NCT06772714Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up of a specific bone-anchored hearing implant
This study checks how well the Ponto Wide implant (a hearing device attached to the skull) works 10 years or more after it was placed. It helps doctors understand the implant's long-term safety and effectiveness.
Nijmegen, GelderlandAges Any age - NCT06763640Enrolling by invitation
TILs as a predictor in nasopharyngeal cancer
This study looks at how immune cells called TILs (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) in your tumor tissue might predict outcomes for nasopharyngeal cancer. It may help doctors better understand your cancer and guide future treatment decisions.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT06734039Enrolling by invitation
Early Performance with Anatomy-Based Cochlear Implant Programming
This study looks at how programming a cochlear implant based on your inner ear's shape may improve early hearing performance. It is for adults who already have or will get a MED-EL cochlear implant and have some hearing in the opposite ear.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT06696456Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up of gene therapy for otoferlin hearing loss
This study follows up with people who received a gene therapy (AAVAnc80-hOTOF) in a previous clinical trial. It checks how well the treatment works over time and how safe it is.
Iowa City, IowaAges Any age - NCT06688175Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Combining IMRT and lobaplatin chemo for nasopharyngeal cancer
This trial tests whether combining a newer chemotherapy drug (lobaplatin) with standard radiation and chemotherapy is safe and effective for adults aged 65 to 80 with a certain type of nasopharyngeal cancer that hasn't spread to distant organs.
Xiamen, FujianAges 65–80
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.