Prospective study of skull base bone infections
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tracks patients with a bone infection at the base of the skull, called skull base osteomyelitis. It aims to better understand the condition and improve care.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with a bone infection at the base of your skull.
- Signs of infection include ear drainage, ear pain, tissue in the ear canal, headaches, or weakness in face or eye muscles.
- Imaging scans (CT or MRI) show bone damage in that area.
- You are not being treated for bone damage from radiation therapy or a type of ear canal cancer.
- You agree to take part in the study.
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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