Parent-Led Ear Infection Detection Using Phone Imaging
Part of Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study teaches parents how to use a special phone camera tool to spot ear infections (acute otitis media, or AOM) at home. Researchers want to see if parents can reliably identify these infections early, which might help avoid unnecessary doctor visits or catch problems sooner.
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Who can take part
- Your child had at least one ear infection in the past 12 months
- Your family speaks fluent Finnish at home
- Your child does not have ear tubes or a hole in the eardrum, and none are planned
- Your child does not currently have fluid in the middle ear
- Your child has not been diagnosed with hearing loss
- You (the parent) have never done an otoscopy exam before—meaning you haven't looked inside an ear with a special viewing 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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