DEAFNESS

This study follows 300 deaf patients of all ages who are getting a cochlear implant. Researchers will test hearing, speech, and quality of life before and after the implant to see how well it works for different age groups. The goal is to create better, personalized rehabilitatio…

This study tests a 3-month at-home listening training program called BEARS for children aged 8-16 who have two cochlear implants. The goal is to see if it helps them understand speech in noisy environments, reduces listening effort, and improves quality of life. Participants will…

This study aims to understand how children and adults with cochlear implants perceive sound, with the goal of improving future hearing technology. Researchers will compare the hearing abilities of 190 participants, including those with cochlear implants and those with normal hear…

This study aims to collect medical information and samples (like blood or tissue) from 600 people with hearing, balance, or communication disorders. The goal is to use this data for future research and to find candidates for other studies. Participants receive standard care and n…

This study is building a worldwide registry of people with Wolfram syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes diabetes, vision loss, hearing loss, and other problems. Researchers will collect medical history and genetic information from up to 5,000 participants to better under…

This study looks at how cochlear implants affect hearing development in both children and adults. Researchers will test new ways to program these devices to improve speech understanding. The goal is to learn how listeners adapt over time and to create better programming methods f…

This research study is for adults and children (ages 2 and up) who are deaf and use a cochlear implant or auditory brainstem implant. The goal is to understand how these devices help people hear and process sounds like speech and pitch. Participants will complete listening tasks …