Hearing loss disorder

This trial tests a new hearing-care service for adults aged 65 and older in Hong Kong, where family medicine doctors work with ENT nurses and audiologists to provide earlier assessments, hearing-aid fittings, and referrals when needed. About 500 participants will be randomly assi…

This trial tests whether giving behind-the-ear hearing aids to young children (ages 6 months to 4 years) with mild hearing loss can improve their overall development, especially language and brain growth. Half the children will receive hearing aids, while the other half will not,…

This trial tests whether two self-assessment methods in a smartphone app can generate hearing aid settings that match those from a standard hearing test. Adults with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss will use the app to self-test their hearing and also undergo conventional …

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 an oral drug called glycerol tributyrate in 24 adults with MELAS or LHON-Plus, two rare mitochondrial diseases that cause severe symptoms like strokes and vision loss. The trial is open-label (everyone gets the drug) and uses each person as their own control over…

This study is for adults aged 40 and older who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. Researchers are testing a program that includes a digital decision-support system for doctors, telemedicine for specialist advice, and a mobile ap…

This study will test three new types of cochlear implants in 66 adults with severe hearing loss. The goal is to see if the implants improve speech understanding and overall hearing quality. Participants will receive the implant as part of their normal care, and researchers will t…

This study explores why some adults struggle to understand speech in noisy environments even when their standard hearing tests are normal. Researchers will use a battery of advanced hearing tests—including extended high-frequency audiometry, inner ear electrical responses, and br…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately help diagnose and triage patients with hearing loss and tinnitus, conditions affecting millions in the UK. Researchers will compare AI recommendations to those made by ear, nose, and throat doctors for 1,500 adu…

This study tests a new prototype device that measures brain responses to speech sounds in infants. Researchers will compare brain responses between infants with normal hearing and those with hearing loss, both with and without hearing aids. The goal is to see if the device can ac…

This study tests a program to help farmworkers protect their hearing from loud machinery. About 200 farmworkers and supervisors will take part. The program includes a video, group talk, and hands-on earplug training. Researchers will measure noise exposure and survey participants…

This pilot study tests a short, culturally adapted training to help farmworkers use earplugs correctly and prevent hearing loss from loud noise. Fifteen farmworkers will receive the training and have their earplug fit measured before and after. The goal is to see if the training …

Duke University researchers are studying whether hearing aids help adults who report hearing difficulty in daily life even though standard hearing tests show normal hearing. The trial enrolls 125 adults who have not used hearing aids before. Participants try hearing aids with dif…

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 pilot study tests a new therapy called Syntactic-Semantic Visual Configuration Intervention (SSVCI) for Urdu-speaking children aged 6 to 12 who struggle to form phrases and sentences. The therapy uses visual cues and structured activities to help children understand and prod…

This study tests whether a program delivered by trained older adult peers can help people aged 60 and over with hearing loss. Participants receive an over-the-counter hearing device fitted to their needs along with communication training. The goal is to see if this affordable, co…

This trial tests whether a structured aural rehabilitation program, called CSSAR, can improve hearing aid outcomes for new adult users aged 55 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Participants will either receive standard audiological care or standard care plus the CSSAR…

This study tests a new hearing aid algorithm called SEDA-HA designed to help people with hearing loss understand speech better in noisy environments. Participants aged 16 and older with mild to severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss will use a prototype hearing aid with the …

This study tests whether adjusting cochlear implant programming based on the health of the hearing nerve in different parts of the inner ear can help people understand speech better in noisy settings. Researchers will compare two experimental sound-processing strategies against e…

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 coordinated rehab program for 74 veterans with head and neck cancer. The program combines standard swallowing therapy with proactive hearing and balance checks and a nurse assessment to find other rehab needs. The goal is to reduce stress and improve well-being…

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 an AI-powered mobile app can help people with hearing loss monitor and adjust their hearing aids on their own. The goal is to reduce the need for clinic visits and improve hearing in real-world environments. The trial will involve 120 adults who are start…

This study tests a new wind noise canceller for hearing aids that aims to reduce bothersome wind sounds while keeping speech clear. About 25 adults with mild to moderate-severe hearing loss will compare the new canceller to an older version by listening to recordings and choosing…

This pilot study tests an online program for parents of children with hearing loss who have recently had cochlear implant surgery. The program combines education about implant care and communication strategies with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help parents manage st…

This study compares two ways to insert a cochlear implant: using a robotic device or the standard manual method. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better hearing one year after surgery. The study will enroll 32 adults with hearing loss, randomly assigning them to on…

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 tests whether automated text message reminders can encourage people with hearing loss to get hearing aids. Researchers will enroll 190 adults who have been recommended for hearing aids but do not yet use them. Participants will receive texts with basic information abou…

This study tests a new care pathway for adults getting a cochlear implant. Instead of the usual nine clinic visits in the first year, the new plan uses early activation of the implant and remote monitoring visits. The goal is to see if this approach is at least as good for hearin…

This project at King's College London asks how hospital outpatient departments can work better for people with neurofibromatosis who also have sensory challenges. About 30 patients, carers, and staff from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust take part in interviews, observat…

This trial is testing a device that has not been approved by the U.S. FDA. The purpose is to gather information about how the device works in people. Participants will be monitored for safety and any effects. The study is still ongoing, and details about who can join are not yet …

This study looks back at the medical records of about 700 people who received a MED-EL cochlear implant to see how well they hear over time. Researchers will examine speech understanding in quiet and noisy settings, as well as patient-reported outcomes, and check for any device-r…

This study explores what helps young deaf or hard-of-hearing children, who primarily use spoken language, learn grammar. It compares whether visual speech cues (like watching a face) or nonlinguistic cues (like colored shapes) better support grammar learning, and whether shorter …

This study looks at how well new software helps clinicians adjust auditory implants for people with hearing loss. About 200 participants—including implant recipients and hearing healthcare professionals—will use the software in everyday clinic settings. The goal is to see how eas…

This study looks back at the medical records of 200 people who received a SONATA 2 cochlear implant. The goal is to understand how well the implant works over time in real-world settings, including speech recognition in quiet and noisy environments. Researchers will also analyze …

This study explores how the brain generates predictions when listening to natural sounds like speech and music. Researchers will use EEG to record brain activity while participants listen to audio and rate their pleasure and comprehension. The study includes people with normal he…

Standard hearing tests often fail in children with autism or social communication disorders because they struggle to engage with beeps and tones. This study tests whether using band-pass filtered familiar music — a child's known song altered to target specific frequencies — can p…

This study surveys about 2,800 adults aged 65 and older in Xinxing County, China, to measure how many have untreated vision or hearing problems. Participants receive eye exams, hearing tests, and questionnaires. The goal is to provide local health services with data to improve ca…

This study will follow 40 older adults (age 60+) with severe hearing loss who have or will receive a cochlear implant. Researchers want to see if the implant improves social interaction and thinking skills. Participants will fill out questionnaires, wear a small audio recorder fo…

This study will follow over 3,000 older adults for three years to see how age-related hearing loss is connected to dementia. Researchers will use hearing tests, cognitive assessments, and blood markers to build a 'Hearing Health Clock' and early screening tools. The goal is to be…

This pilot study will test whether over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are practical and acceptable for older adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who are at risk for dementia. Forty participants aged 50 and older will either use the hearing aids right away or wait three mon…

This study surveys 600 health sciences students (excluding audiology majors) to see what they know and think about hearing loss and hearing aids. Participants fill out a 29-item questionnaire. The goal is to find gaps in knowledge so that education can be improved.

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 how brain processes like attention and inhibition help people adapt after hearing loss. Researchers will use EEG to measure brain waves in 90 adults receiving cochlear implants, comparing them to normal-hearing participants. The goal is to find brain markers t…

This study tests a new digital health tool designed to help adults aged 40 and older who have two or more long-term health conditions, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. The tool includes an electronic system to guide doctors, telemedicine for specialist visits, a…

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…