Sensorineural hearing loss 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 a new type of cochlear implant that is completely hidden under the skin, with no external processor. It is designed for adults with severe hearing loss who do not get enough benefit from hearing aids. The implant picks up sound through a microphone under the skin…

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 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 trial is testing a combined cochlear and vestibular implant (CVI) in 13 people who have lost both hearing and balance function due to bilateral vestibulopathy. The implant stimulates the nerves for hearing and balance to see if it can improve stability, vision during movemen…

This study tests a single injection of a new drug called AC102 into the ear, comparing it to standard steroid pills for sudden hearing loss. About 210 adults with hearing loss in one ear will take part. The goal is to see if the injection improves hearing better than steroids, wi…

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 looks at whether cochlear implants are safe and effective for adults with severe hearing loss in both ears who currently don't meet standard implant criteria. Fifty participants will receive an implant and be followed for 6 months to measure improvements in word recogn…

This study tests whether adding a superficial cervical plexus block to standard care reduces opioid use and pain in children aged 3 months to 18 years undergoing ear surgery (cochlear implant or tympanomastoidectomy). Half the children get the block plus standard care, the other …

This study tests new speech-enhancement software in cochlear implants to help adults with hearing loss understand speech better in noisy places. About 150 adult cochlear implant users will compare the new algorithms to the standard ones. The goal is to see if the new software imp…

This study tests whether an 8-week auditory-cognitive training program can improve speech recognition and cognitive function in older adults (60+) who have had a cochlear implant for 3 months to 3 years. Participants will do computer-based listening and thinking exercises at home…

This study tests different automatic sound management features on MED-EL cochlear implants to see which helps adults hear speech best in background noise. About 20 experienced cochlear implant users will listen to sentences in noise and report what they hear. The goal is to find …

This study tests whether adjusting the frequency settings of a cochlear implant based on a person's ear anatomy can improve hearing and quality of life. Fifty new cochlear implant users with some hearing in their other ear will try two different settings and complete hearing test…

This study tests a hearing care program for older Korean Americans (age 60+) who have hearing loss but do not use hearing aids. The program includes a low-cost sound amplifier and communication training, delivered in the community. Researchers will compare participants who get th…

This study tests a new cochlear implant that slowly releases a drug called dexamethasone to reduce swelling and tissue damage after surgery. The goal is to see if this helps the implant work better and improve hearing in adults with severe hearing loss. About 56 adults will recei…

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 is testing whether hearing aids alone or hearing aids with a tinnitus masker can improve hearing and reduce tinnitus symptoms in adults with hearing loss and tinnitus. One hundred participants will wear hearing aids for 6 months, with the masker turned on after 3 month…

This study looks at whether traditional exercises like Tai Chi and Baduanjin can help people with hearing loss feel better physically and mentally. About 90 adults with severe hearing loss will be split into three groups: one doing Tai Chi, one doing Baduanjin, and one doing regu…

This study aimed to compare two over-the-counter hearing aids—the Lexie B3 Pro and a competitor—in adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. Participants would have tested each device and reported their experiences. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were e…

This study aims to see if a self-fitting over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid works as well as a professionally fitted prescription device for adults with mild-moderate hearing loss. The research involves three phases: validating a hearing test, checking user experience, and a rand…

This early-phase study tests whether donepezil, a drug used for Alzheimer's, can improve speech recognition in adults who already use a cochlear implant. Researchers think the drug may help the brain adapt to the implant's signals. Fifty participants will receive either donepezil…

This study looks at whether hearing aids programmed to match a person's unique listening style can improve speech understanding in noisy environments. Thirty adults with sensorineural hearing loss will attend a 2-hour lab visit, where they will listen to sentences in noise with b…

This study looks at whether people with a MED-EL cochlear implant can use a smartphone app to check their hearing from home instead of going to the clinic. About 50 participants will try the remote check and report how well it works, how much time and money it saves, and how easy…

This study looks at whether a special parent training program can help families with deaf or hard of hearing children aged 3 to 6. The program teaches positive parenting strategies to prevent behavior problems. About 295 parents will take part, and researchers will measure change…

This study tests a new technique that lets a cochlear implant stimulate the entire cochlea without needing a longer electrode. The goal is to see if this improves speech understanding and sound quality for people with hearing loss. About 40 adults who already qualify for a cochle…

This study looks at how stimulating a nerve in the ear affects pupil size during cochlear implant surgery. Researchers will measure pupil dilation in 30 adults to learn more about the vagus nerve's role in hearing. The goal is to gather knowledge, not to treat hearing loss direct…

This study looks at whether managing cochlear implant care remotely (via phone or app) works as well as going to the clinic. About 148 adults with hearing loss will be followed for a year after their implant is activated. The goal is to see if remote care saves time and money whi…

This study follows 39 adults with severe hearing loss who are getting a cochlear implant. Researchers will test their hearing and balance at several points over two years, using both objective tests and patient questionnaires. The goal is to better understand how the implant affe…