Inner ear disorder

This study tests a new totally implantable cochlear implant system (TICI G2) that has a microphone under the skin, so you can hear without any external devices. Researchers will enroll 18 adults with sensorineural hearing loss to see how well the internal microphone works over ti…

This pilot study aimed to test whether a mixture of dexamethasone, hyaluronic acid, and a green dye could be safely injected into the ear to treat certain types of hearing loss that don't improve with standard treatments. The plan was to enroll 26 adults with sudden hearing loss,…

This study tests whether a cochlear implant can safely and effectively restore hearing in people who become deaf in one ear after surgery to remove a benign tumor (vestibular schwannoma) or to treat Meniere's disease. Fifteen participants will receive the implant during their sur…

This early-phase study is testing whether stem cell therapies and experimental drugs can help repair inner ear damage in people with hearing loss or tinnitus. Researchers will monitor 120 adults over time using hearing tests and symptom surveys. The goal is to see if these regene…

This study tests a fully implanted cochlear implant called Acclaim CI in 56 adults with severe to profound hearing loss. The goal is to see if it helps them hear words better than before and to check for any medical problems. Participants get the implant and are followed for up t…

This study is testing a new device called a multichannel vestibular implant for people who have lost most or all of their balance function due to inner ear damage. The implant electrically stimulates the balance nerve to help improve stability and vision during movement. Up to 30…

This study tests whether a personalized, data-driven hearing rehabilitation program can improve hearing, thinking, and quality of life in older adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. Two hundred first-time hearing aid users will be randomly assigned to either the new personal…

This early study will test whether weak electrical currents applied to the head can help diagnose balance disorders like vestibular schwannoma and vestibular neuritis. Researchers will measure how 30 people with these conditions sway or move in response to the stimulation. The go…

This study was designed to test whether an oral drug called SPI-1005 could prevent hearing loss and ringing in the ears caused by platinum-based chemotherapy. It was planned for adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any partic…

This study tests whether sodium thiosulfate can prevent hearing loss in children and young adults (ages 1 month to 39 years) who are receiving cisplatin chemotherapy for relapsed or hard-to-treat liver tumors and other embryonal cancers. Some participants also get vorinostat. The…

This study tests two types of exercises to help people who get dizzy, nauseous, or have blurry vision from using computers for long hours. 46 computer users will do either head-movement or eye-movement exercises for 4 weeks. The goal is to see which exercise better reduces sympto…

This study tests whether adding balance training, education, and vestibular rehab to the standard Epley maneuver helps people with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) more than the maneuver alone. Forty-six adults with BPPV will receive either the combined approach or sta…

This pilot study aimed to test whether immersive virtual reality (VR) exercises could help people with multiple sclerosis who experience dizziness, balance issues, and fatigue. Participants would have been randomly assigned to either VR-based vestibular rehab or conventional exer…

This study aimed to see if a computer-based cognitive training program could improve spatial thinking, balance, and quality of life in people with long-term dizziness from inner ear problems. The training was meant to be used alongside standard physical therapy. However, the stud…

This phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called tradipitant in 705 adults with a history of motion sickness. The goal is to see if it is safe and can ease symptoms during real travel. Participants take the drug before or during trips, and researchers monitor side effects and how wel…

This study tests experimental sound coding strategies that may improve hearing for adult cochlear implant users. About 120 participants will compare the new strategies to their current settings, focusing on understanding speech in noisy environments. The goal is to find ways to m…

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 a wearable device that uses mild electrical stimulation on the head to reduce motion sickness during virtual reality (VR) simulations. Forty adults aged 21-55 will participate at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. The goal is to improve the technology so people can enjo…

This study tests two different head-and-body rotation procedures done in a mechanical chair to treat a common inner-ear condition called BPPV, which causes brief but intense spinning sensations. 128 adults with confirmed BPPV will be randomly assigned to either the standard Epley…

This study looks at how people with long-term dizziness (chronic vestibulopathy) walk and keep their balance, comparing them to healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure things like step length, sway, and fear of falling using special equipment and tests. The goal is to better…

This study looks at how virtual reality affects stroke patients, specifically checking for motion sickness. Researchers will measure heart rate, blood pressure, and use a special questionnaire to see if VR causes discomfort. The goal is to understand and improve the use of VR in …

This study looks back at the medical records of about 4 million people who had physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see if different ways of giving therapy lead to different results. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to learn …

This study looks at whether common balance tests can tell doctors why a person is having trouble with balance. Researchers will test 330 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with stroke, vision problems, inner ear issues, spine problems, or spinal cord damage. The go…

This study planned to test whether playing specially designed video games at home could improve the ability of older adults with high-frequency hearing loss to understand speech in noisy environments. Participants would have played either an immersive audiomotor game or an audito…