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This study compares activating a cochlear implant on the day of surgery versus the usual two-week wait. About 100 adults receiving a cochlear implant will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will track how quickly the implant settings stabilize, hearing imp…

This early study tests a new surgical device called the Microtable® Stereotactic System for cochlear implants. The device uses a custom-made frame to guide a drill precisely to the inner ear, potentially making surgery faster, less painful, and better at preserving taste. The stu…

This study tests whether a mobile app that combines digital cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with personal mental health coaching can reduce anxiety in adults with hearing or mobility disabilities. Participants use either the active program or a sham version for 8 weeks, with f…

This study tests a personalized music program for people who wear hearing aids but are unhappy with how music sounds. Researchers will create a custom frequency profile for each participant and add it to their hearing aids as a dedicated music setting. The trial includes 66 adult…

This study tests a hearing rehabilitation program called Hear2Share for elderly people in nursing homes who have hearing loss. The program uses a simple hearing device and is run by nursing home staff. Researchers will measure how well participants can hear words and how often th…

This study tests how well a noise-reduction feature called ForwardFocus works in two different sound processors for adults with cochlear implants. 26 veterans and non-veterans will use each processor and take speech tests in background noise. The goal is to see if the newer proce…

This study tests whether a 12-week mobile app therapy called Multimodal Acoustic Therapy (MAT) can improve how well children and teens with cochlear implants perceive music and enjoy it. Twenty-five participants aged 10 to 19 will use the app at home and be followed for another 1…

This study will test two methods for programming electric acoustic stimulation (EAS) in cochlear implant users who still have some natural hearing. One method uses electrical measurements from the inner ear, while the other uses standard hearing tests. The goal is to see which ap…

This study looks at 35 industrial workers who have hearing problems from loud noise at work. Researchers will test their balance and ask about daily activities to see if hearing loss affects how steady they feel. The goal is to understand if hearing issues are linked to balance t…

This study looks at whether measuring the stapedius reflex (a tiny ear muscle reflex) can help program cochlear implants in children aged 0 to 7. Currently, programming relies on behavioral responses, which can be hard to get from very young kids. The researchers will test the re…

This study compares lung function and breathing muscle strength between children with hearing loss and healthy children aged 7–16. Researchers want to see if hearing loss affects more than just hearing—possibly impacting breathing and physical development. The goal is to better u…

This study will test whether a specially designed card game can improve knowledge and health beliefs about HPV in hearing-impaired adults. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to play the card game or receive standard education. The goal is to see if this fun, visual meth…

This study will observe 100 adults who receive the Sentio bone conduction hearing system as part of their normal care. The device is implanted under the skin and sends sound vibrations through the skull to the inner ear. Researchers will track how often the device is used success…