Hearing loss disorder

This trial is testing whether a personalized, place-based pitch map for cochlear implants can improve hearing compared to the standard one-size-fits-all map. The study involves adults with moderate-to-profound hearing loss who are getting a cochlear implant. Participants will be …

This study looks at the Bonebridge BCI 602, a bone conduction implant designed to help people with certain types of hearing loss. The trial will measure how well the device improves hearing and speech understanding one year after implantation, compared to not using it. It also tr…

This trial tests whether a daily supplement containing omega-3s, Spirulina, magnesium, and vitamin B6 can help adults with persistent middle ear fluid — a condition that can cause hearing loss and ear fullness. Over 500 adults aged 18 to 70 with confirmed otitis media with effusi…

This study tests whether parents can help improve speech clarity in elementary-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Parents use a technique called Broad Target Speech Recast, where they naturally correct a child's mispronounced words during conversation, without asking …

This study tested an experimental drug called SPI-1005 (ebselen) in 254 adults with Meniere's disease, a condition causing hearing loss, ringing in the ears, and dizziness. Participants received either the drug or a placebo for a set period, followed by an open-label phase where …

This study tests whether SPI-1005, a drug containing ebselen, can prevent hearing loss in people with cystic fibrosis who are receiving IV tobramycin for a lung infection. About 40 participants will receive either a placebo or one of three doses of SPI-1005 for 21 days. Researche…

This study tested whether telehealth can replace in-person clinic visits for older adults who already use hearing aids. 339 participants were randomly assigned to receive hearing care either through telehealth or traditional clinic visits. The goal was to see if telehealth could …

This study tested two types of cochlear implants in 37 adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss who had never used an auditory implant before. The goal was to see how safe the implants are and how well they help people understand speech in quiet and noisy settings. Participant…

This study tested two types of cochlear implants in 30 adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss who had never used an implant before. The goal was to see if the devices are safe and help people understand speech better in quiet and noisy settings. Participants received the imp…

This study tested whether a traditional Chinese herbal pill called Liuwei Dihuang Pill can improve hearing in older adults with age-related hearing loss. 120 people aged 65-75 took either the pill or a placebo for 48 weeks. Researchers measured changes in speech recognition to se…

This study tested a low-cost, smartphone-connected device that checks middle ear health. Researchers compared it to standard equipment in 30 adults and children. The goal is to make ear screening affordable and easy for rural communities, reducing preventable hearing loss.

This study tested a new Swiss German speech test for children aged 4 to 6 with normal hearing. The goal was to find typical scores for how well kids hear single and double-syllable words, both in quiet and with background noise. The results will help doctors better assess hearing…

This study compared Apple AirPods Pro 2 to standard hearing aids in 21 adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. Researchers checked if the AirPods could accurately test hearing and provide sound amplification similar to a traditional hearing aid. The goal was to see if a common…

This study tested a new method called CORGEE that uses brain wave recordings (EEG) to measure how well children with hearing loss understand speech. Unlike standard hearing tests that require kids to respond verbally, this approach is objective and does not need active participat…

This study tests whether a basic first aid and accident prevention training program improves awareness and knowledge among parents of children with disabilities. Parents of children enrolled in special education schools are randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Their …

This study tested whether an oral drug called SPI-1005 could prevent temporary hearing changes caused by listening to loud music through headphones. 83 healthy adults took either the drug or a placebo for 4 days. The drug works by helping the body get rid of harmful chemicals pro…

This study is testing a type of talk therapy, called Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention, delivered via video call. The goal is to see if it can reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts in adults with physical disabilities affecting vision, hearing, or mobility…

This study looks at whether auto-captioning glasses are easy and helpful for adults with NF2-related schwannomatosis who have hearing loss. Eighteen participants will use the glasses for 12 weeks and report their experience through surveys and interviews. The goal is to see if th…

This trial tests a new noise-reduction strategy in hearing aids for people with severe hearing loss who already use hearing aids. Participants will try an experimental hearing aid and two currently available models to compare how well they understand speech in a noisy room with m…

This study tested a program where parents learned special communication strategies to help their toddlers with hearing loss develop spoken language. 105 children aged 12-18 months with bilateral hearing loss and no other disabilities took part. Parents received coaching via video…

This trial tests whether an online support program can help first-time hearing aid users cope with the emotional and social challenges of hearing loss. Participants receive standard hearing rehabilitation plus access to five online chapters offering information, advice, and suppo…

This study is testing a new rechargeable behind-the-ear hearing device kit from Sonova. It aims to see if the device helps adults with hearing loss in challenging listening situations and improves speech understanding in noisy environments. Twenty experienced hearing aid users wi…

This study tested a hearing aid feature called AutoFocus360, which automatically points microphones toward whoever is speaking. Thirty adults with mild to moderate hearing loss listened to audio clips and compared AutoFocus360 to standard settings. The goal was to see if it made …

This study tested a robotic device called iotaSOFT that helps surgeons insert cochlear implants into the ears of children with hearing loss. Twenty children aged 9 months to 12 years took part. The goal was to see if the robot is safe and works well. Researchers tracked any probl…

This study tests a new cochlear implant that slowly releases dexamethasone, a drug that reduces inflammation after surgery. The goal is to see if it works better than a standard implant for adults with severe hearing loss. About 48 adults will be randomly assigned to get either t…

This study tests an experimental drug called SPI-1005 (ebselen) in adults with Meniere's disease, a condition that causes vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss. The trial compares three doses of SPI-1005 against a placebo to see if it safely reduces these symptoms. Researchers will…

This study looked at two different speech therapies for children aged 6-8 who have cochlear implants. Twelve children received either perceptual training or phonetic placement therapy for 12 hours over 8 weeks. The goal was to see which therapy better improves speech clarity and …

This study tested a device that sends sound from the non-hearing ear to a cochlear implant in the other ear. 16 older adults with one cochlear implant used the device to see if it improved their speech understanding in noisy settings. The goal was to also see if it improved quali…

This study tested whether speech-language teletherapy can improve language outcomes in deaf or hard-of-hearing children aged 0-27 months. Researchers enrolled 210 children, some publicly insured and some privately insured, and gave some access to an 18-month teletherapy program. …

This study looked at whether a cochlear implant in the poorer ear can help adults with hearing loss in one ear who already use a hearing aid in the better ear. Forty adults who had trouble with standard hearing aids received a cochlear implant. Researchers measured word understan…

This study looked at whether a cochlear implant in the deaf ear helps adults who have good hearing in one ear but severe hearing loss in the other. 59 adults received an implant and were tested on understanding speech in quiet and noise, locating sounds, and overall benefit. The …

This study tested a hearing care program for older adults with both hearing loss and dementia. Speech-language pathologists delivered the program at home. The goal was to see if better hearing could reduce troubling symptoms like agitation and improve quality of life. 77 people t…

This study looked at whether adjusting hearing aids helps older adults (60+) communicate more easily and with less mental tiredness. Sixty people with hearing loss who had never used hearing aids took part. Researchers measured listening effort, fatigue, and sentence recognition …

This study tested whether adding health and wellness coaching through a mobile app could help people with hearing loss get more satisfaction from their hearing aids. Thirty-four participants used the app to work with a health coach and track their progress. The goal was to see if…

This study tested a new way to adjust cochlear implants for people who are deaf in one ear but have some hearing in the other. Researchers used an evolutionary algorithm to customize the frequency settings of the implant. The goal was to help participants understand speech better…

This study tested a new, less invasive surgical method for placing a bone-anchored hearing device (Ponto implant) in 52 adults with hearing loss. The goal was to see if the implant stayed securely in place without causing skin problems or pain. The approach aims to make the proce…

This study placed a humanoid robot in the homes of 10 children aged 8 to 12 who have cochlear implants. The robot can talk, listen, and interact via a touchscreen, aiming to make speech therapy practice more fun and accessible. The main goal was to see how often children would us…

This study tested the ALICE app, a smartphone tool designed to train listening and communication skills in people with hearing loss. 161 adults who already use hearing aids or cochlear implants used the app alongside their usual care. The goal was to see if the app could improve …

This study looked at whether placing a bone-anchored hearing implant in a single surgery is as safe as the traditional two-step approach in children aged 4 to 9. The single-stage method is already standard in adults, but many surgeons still use two surgeries for kids. The main qu…

This completed study tested Nuance Audio glasses, which have a built-in hearing aid for adults with mild to moderate hearing trouble. 21 participants wore the glasses and took speech tests in quiet and noisy settings, plus a real-world walking tour. The goal was to see if the dev…

This completed study tested a hearing aid that is built into a pair of glasses for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. The goal was to see if the device helps people understand speech better in noisy settings and reduces listening effort. Twenty-one adults participated in …

Researchers are analyzing records from about 180,000 people who received cochlear implants in China between 1995 and 2026. The study aims to map how severe hearing loss and implant use have changed over time, how age and gender patterns look, and how patients move between provinc…

This study aims to find the genetic causes of hereditary hearing loss and balance disorders. Researchers will study families with these conditions, collecting medical history, blood or cheek swabs, hearing and balance tests, and sometimes scans. The goal is to identify genes and …

This study looked at how deaf children ages 18 to 60 months learn new words in American Sign Language (ASL). Researchers used eye-tracking and behavior tests to see if kids assume each object has only one sign (mutual exclusivity) or if bilingual deaf children expect two words—on…

This study surveys 500 adults with chronic tinnitus to understand their preferences about a future brain implant that could ease their symptoms. Participants answer questions about their willingness to undergo surgery, accept risks, and pay for such a device. The results will hel…

This study looks at disability claims in Israel from 2018 to 2025 to see if hearing-related disabilities are becoming more common. Researchers will compare general disability claims with work-injury claims and describe the main diagnoses, such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and noise…

This study tested a new way to program cochlear implants in 47 children aged 4 to 12. Instead of the standard method, doctors used CT scans to see exactly where the implant's electrodes sit inside the ear, then turned off any poorly placed ones. The goal was to see if this person…

This study looked at 324 people with hearing loss and an inner ear problem called enlarged vestibular aqueducts. Researchers collected DNA, hearing tests, and scans to find genes that may cause the condition. The goal was to learn more about why it happens, not to test a treatmen…

This study tests whether a special technology tool can help deaf or hard-of-hearing children ages 3-10 improve their language skills. About 114 children will be randomly assigned to use the tool or continue their usual therapy. Researchers will measure changes in vocabulary, sent…

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 tested whether a computer model could find the best combination of active electrodes in a cochlear implant to improve speech understanding. Fourteen adults with cochlear implants tried different settings, including ones recommended by the model, and their speech recogn…

This study aimed to understand why people with cochlear implants vary in how well they understand speech. Researchers measured electrical interactions between the implant's electrodes in 17 adults with hearing loss. They compared these measurements to each person's ability to rec…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training could help deaf and hard-of-hearing students learn vocational skills better than traditional methods. 48 students aged 17-20 with profound hearing loss participated in a 6-week program using 360-degree VR simulations of hote…

This study tested how well adults with hearing loss understand speech in noisy settings using hearing aids alone versus hearing aids paired with a remote microphone. Nineteen experienced hearing aid users participated. The goal was to compare different remote microphone systems t…

This study looked at 183 parents of children with hearing impairments to understand how their psychological resilience relates to their disaster preparedness. Parents completed surveys measuring their resilience and how ready they feel for disasters. The goal is to find ways to b…

This study tested two different methods for programming cochlear implants in 17 adults with hearing loss. The goal was to see if a new, faster fitting method works as well as the standard one for understanding speech in quiet and noisy settings. Results will help improve how impl…

This study looked at whether the muscle relaxant tizanidine affects the acoustic reflex, which is your ear's natural way of protecting itself from loud sounds. 48 adults who were already taking tizanidine had their hearing and reflex tested before and after one week of treatment.…

This completed study used PET scans to examine brain changes in 20 people with asymmetric hearing loss who received a cochlear implant. Participants performed hearing and voice perception tests while their brain activity was measured. The goal was to understand how the central au…

This study looked at whether cochlear implants, which help restore hearing, can also improve thinking and memory in adults aged 65 and older with hearing loss. Researchers gave 37 participants a series of cognitive tests before surgery and again at 6 months, 12 months, and 5 year…

This study tested a simple way for adult survivors of childhood cancer to get their hearing checked. Instead of going to a hospital, participants took a hearing test at a local hearing aid shop. The goal was to see if this approach could help more survivors find out if they have …

This study looked at whether hearing and vision loss are linked to delirium (sudden confusion) in older hospital patients. Over 1,500 participants answered screening questions and had their hearing and vision tested. In a smaller trial, researchers tested if posting communication…

This study tested a program designed to improve psychological hardiness (like resilience and commitment) in hard-of-hearing female students in Saudi Arabia. 25 students took part, with some receiving the program and others continuing their usual activities. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether community health navigators who use American Sign Language (ASL) via videoconferencing could help deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing adults complete recommended cancer screenings. The 184 participants were aged 45-80 and had early hearing loss. The nav…

This study looked at whether using feedback and spacing out practice sessions can help children aged 5 to 9 who are deaf or hard of hearing learn new words more efficiently. Thirteen children took part in word-learning exercises to see which methods worked best. The goal was to f…

This completed study enrolled 186 people with mild to moderate hearing loss to understand how damage to inner ear sensory cells and auditory neurons affects speech understanding, especially in noisy environments. Participants were fitted with hearing aids and tested on speech rec…

This study tested French versions of three hearing and quality-of-life questionnaires (PEACH, SSQ-C, SSQ-P) in 101 children and teens aged 1 to 17. The goal was to see if these tools are reliable and accurate for measuring hearing performance and quality of life in French-speakin…

This study looked at 98 adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss to see if they also have balance problems. Since the inner ear controls both hearing and balance, researchers used special tests to measure how well the balance system works. The goal was to understand if hearing…

This completed study looked at 150 children with severe to profound hearing loss to find how many have a specific genetic form called DFNB9. Researchers collected medical and genetic data from routine care. The goal was to better understand this condition and pave the way for fut…

This study tested a new method for programming cochlear implants called Focused Multipolar Stimulation (FMS). Researchers compared two ways to set up the implant: one using objective measurements and another based on the user's feedback. The goal was to see which approach helps a…

This study checked whether hot air balloon pilots, who are exposed to burner noise and air pressure changes, have more hearing, eustachian tube, or balance problems than other adults. About 105 pilots and non-pilots took part in safe, non-invasive hearing and balance tests. The g…

This completed study looked at how the inner ear responds to sound during and after cochlear implant surgery in 88 participants. Researchers used a noninvasive test called electrocochleography to measure electrical activity in the cochlea. The goal was to see if these measurement…

This study tested a simple hearing screening for head and neck cancer survivors who had chemotherapy and radiation. 55 adults completed a hearing questionnaire and a quick hearing test. The goal was to see if the screening was practical and helpful for catching hearing problems e…

This study looked at how children with and without hearing loss use eye gaze and facial expressions to improve speechreading (lip-reading). Researchers tested 140 children aged 8–11 with cognitive and speechreading tasks, and some children with hearing loss trained using a specia…

This study looked at whether musical pitch training can improve music appreciation and hearing in people with cochlear implants. 120 teenage and adult implant users took part, with some receiving musical training and others visual training as a comparison. The goal was to underst…

This study looked at how much children with hearing loss and their caregivers understand about what caused the hearing loss. Researchers asked 156 participants to fill out questionnaires about the type and cause of their hearing loss and whether knowing the cause matters to them.…

This study looked at how the brain processes sound in 43 deaf adults who have two cochlear implants. Researchers compared their brain activity to people with normal hearing using PET or EEG scans. The goal was to understand if the timing between activating the two implants affect…

This study aimed to better understand hearing loss by measuring electrical signals from the hearing nerve during brain surgery. Researchers studied 19 patients with normal hearing or hearing loss to see how nerve fibers respond to sound. The goal was to improve a computer model o…

This study looked at 49 adult cochlear implant users to see if electrical measurements from the inner ear can predict the best sound levels for each person. Researchers collected data during surgery and after months of implant use, then compared it to standard hearing tests. The …

This study looked at how the brain processes speech sounds in 25 people with language impairment or hearing loss. Researchers used e-learning games or hearing aids to see if these interventions change brain activity. The goal was to better understand the underlying problems and g…

This study tested whether French versions of two standard hearing aid benefit questionnaires (IOI-HA and COSI) are accurate and reliable. Researchers enrolled 100 adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids. The goal was to confirm these questionnaires work well in French, so c…

This study tested a home-based reading program called Sit Together and Read (STAR) in 15 preschoolers with hearing loss. Caregivers read with their child for 15 weeks using special techniques to teach print concepts and letter knowledge. The goal was to see if the program is feas…

This study tested a mobile app that lets adults with cochlear implants track their hearing difficulties in real-world situations, like noisy restaurants. The goal was to see if the app could collect useful data on how the implant performs outside the clinic. Fifty-one experienced…

This study looked at 119 children who had platinum-based chemotherapy for certain cancers. Researchers wanted to find out if certain genes make some kids more likely to develop hearing loss from the treatment. By analyzing DNA from saliva samples, they hope to identify high-risk …

This completed study looked at whether medications used for COVID-19 or the COVID-19 vaccine can harm hearing. Researchers compared hearing test results among 90 adults aged 18-35: those who had COVID-19 and took medications, those who had COVID-19 but took no medications, and a …

This study looked at whether a single implant in the lower jaw to hold a denture can change hearing ability. Thirty adults aged 50-65 who had never worn dentures before were tested. Their hearing was measured before and after getting the denture, after implant surgery, and after …

This study followed 51 adults who received a wider bone-anchored hearing implant (BIA300) to see how well it stayed in place and worked after 10 years. Researchers measured implant stability and checked for any skin or tissue problems. The goal was to see if the wider design is a…

This study looked at whether it's possible and acceptable to screen for hearing loss in the emergency department (ED). Researchers worked with 133 veterans who had mild hearing trouble to see if using a hearing device helped them communicate with doctors and understand discharge …

This study measured the hearing quality of life of 130 children aged 2 to 10 with hearing aids or cochlear implants. Parents filled out a questionnaire called PEACH to rate how well their child hears in quiet and noisy everyday situations. The goal was to understand how different…

This completed study tested whether a virtual reality training program could improve the ability to locate sounds in people with hearing loss. 79 participants performed sound localization tasks with and without visual feedback. The goal was to see if training could reduce pointin…

This study looked at how cochlear implant microphones change as they age and get dirty, and whether different signal coding strategies can help. Researchers tested 81 people with hearing loss by having them listen to words in noise at various levels, before and after cleaning the…