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.
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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.
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