Smartphone ear photos for chronic ear infections in children
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to describe chronic ear infections in children using a smartphone camera to take pictures of the inside of the ear. The goal is to help doctors better understand and treat ear infections, especially in communities with limited resources.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 1 and 17 years old.
- The main health concern must be about the middle ear (like pain, discharge, or hearing problems).
- A parent or guardian must be able to give permission for the child to join and follow the study plan.
- You need a smartphone with internet access to take ear pictures using the provided camera tool.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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