Labyrinthitis

This study follows 15 adults (ages 22–90) with severe, long-term balance disorders caused by inner ear damage. Participants have already received a vestibular implant, a device that electrically stimulates the balance nerve to help restore steadiness and clear vision during movem…

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This study tests whether the drug ORC-13661 can prevent hearing loss in people receiving intravenous amikacin for a lung infection called NTM. About 105 adults will take either a high dose, low dose, or placebo daily for up to 90 days. Researchers will compare hearing changes amo…

This study tests whether acetylcysteine, a drug often used for other purposes, can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin chemotherapy. About 40 adults receiving high-dose cisplatin will get either acetylcysteine or a placebo after each chemo session. Researchers will measure h…

This study tests whether a 20-minute session of passive music therapy, delivered through an app just before entering the operating room, can lower anxiety and pain in adults undergoing ear, nose, or throat surgery. Five hundred participants will be randomly assigned to receive mu…

This study tests whether hearing aids can improve quality of life in cancer patients who develop hearing loss from platinum-based chemotherapy. Fifty-two adults currently on such chemotherapy and with confirmed hearing loss will be randomly assigned to receive a hearing aid or st…

This study collects medical information and samples from people with hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, or language disorders. Researchers aim to use this data for future studies and to find candidates for other research. Participants receive standard care, and no exp…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…