Nigella Sativa Oil for Itchy, Inflamed Ear Canal
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether Nigella sativa (black seed) oil can safely treat eczematous otitis externa—a condition causing itching, discomfort, and drainage in the ear canal. Researchers want to see if this natural oil works as well as standard treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- A doctor has confirmed you have eczematous otitis externa (itchy, inflamed ear canal) using an otoscope
- You have at least one symptom like itching, discomfort, drainage, or pain in the affected ear
- You have not used ear drops, steroid creams, or other ear medications for a defined period before enrollment
- You do not have an active ear infection that requires antibiotics
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests if terbinafine, an antifungal medicine, works for treating fungal infections of the ear (called otomycosis). The study will give the medicine to adults who have been diagnosed with a fungal ear infection to see if it helps clear up symptoms like itching, discharge, or debris in the ear canal.
This study is looking at people with a severe outer ear infection called malignant otitis externa, which often affects those with diabetes or weakened immune systems. The goal is to test for bacteria or fungi in the infection to guide better treatment.
This study looks for causes of fungal ear infections (otomycosis) by comparing people with active infections to those without ear symptoms. You may join if you have ear symptoms and a confirmed fungal infection in your ear canal.
This trial tests whether stimulating specific points on your ear, combined with a steroid medication, can reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy drugs (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide) given after breast cancer surgery. Many patients experience these side effects, and the study wants to see if this non-drug approach helps.
This trial tests a special gel applied during common ear surgeries to see if it helps healing and improves hearing. It may be an option for people having surgery to fix a perforated eardrum, repair ear bones, or treat chronic ear infections.
This trial tests if a corticosteroid nasal spray can prevent fluid buildup in the ear, a common side effect of radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. It's for patients who are about to start radiation and have not had ear surgery or previous head and neck radiation.
Hear when a new Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.