HEARING LOSS

This study tested a new, low-cost mobile device that checks middle ear health (tympanometer) to see if it works as well as standard equipment. Researchers enrolled 39 adults and children with various ear conditions. The goal is to make hearing screening more accessible in rural a…

This study compared Apple AirPods Pro 2 to standard hearing aids in 21 adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. Researchers checked if the AirPods' hearing test matched a professional sound booth test and if their amplification was similar to a traditional hearing aid. The goal…

This study tested a new tool called CORGEE that uses brain wave recordings (EEG) to measure how well children with hearing loss understand speech. Current hearing tests require kids to respond actively, which is hard for infants and toddlers. CORGEE aims to provide an objective, …

This study looked at whether a cochlear implant in the poorer ear helps adults who have severe hearing loss in one ear and better hearing in the other. 59 adults received an implant and were tested on how well they could understand speech and locate sounds. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether remote hearing care (telehealth) works as well as in-person clinic visits for older adults who already use hearing aids. About 339 people aged 70-84 took part. The goal was to see if telehealth helps them use their hearing aids more and feel more sati…

This study tested a hearing program delivered by a speech-language pathologist for older adults with both hearing loss and dementia. The goal was to see if improving hearing access could reduce troubling symptoms like agitation or mood changes. 77 people with mild to moderate dem…

This study tested a hearing aid feature called AutoFocus360, which automatically focuses on the person speaking to make speech clearer in noisy places. Thirty adults with mild to moderate-severe hearing loss compared AutoFocus360 to standard settings by listening to recordings an…

This study tested a new virtual reality training program designed to help people with hearing loss improve their ability to locate where sounds are coming from. Researchers enrolled 79 adults, including those with hearing loss and those with normal hearing. Participants practiced…

This study looked at whether a cochlear implant in the poorer ear can improve hearing for adults who have hearing loss in both ears but worse in one. Forty adults received an implant and continued using a hearing aid in the better ear. The main goals were to see if they could und…

This study tested a hearing aid that is built into a pair of glasses for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. 21 participants completed in-lab tests to see if the device helped them understand speech better in noisy environments. The results measured speech understanding an…

This study tested a new, less invasive surgery for placing a bone-anchored hearing system in 52 adults with hearing loss across Europe. The goal was to see if the implant stays securely in place without causing skin problems or pain. Results help improve hearing device procedures…

This study tested a new online coaching system designed to help people adjust to and use their hearing aids more effectively. Researchers enrolled 34 adults with hearing loss to see if adding personalized health and wellness coaching to the hearing aid fitting process would make …

This study looked at how the inner ear reacts to sound during and after cochlear implant surgery. Researchers used CT scans and hearing tests to see where the implant's electrode sits and how much natural hearing is preserved. The goal was to learn more about how well the implant…

This study tested whether speech and language therapy delivered through video calls (teletherapy) can improve communication skills in children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Researchers enrolled 210 children up to 27 months old, some with public insurance who were randomly assi…

This study tested a program called Sit Together and Read (STAR) for 15 children aged 4-5 with hearing loss. Caregivers read with their child for 15 weeks using the program. Researchers measured whether the program improved print knowledge and letter skills, and also looked at wha…

This study looked at how people with hearing loss learn to enjoy music after getting cochlear implants. Researchers tested pitch and speech recognition in 120 teenage and adult implant users. The goal was to understand how music can help with recovery from hearing loss.

This study looked at whether using feedback and spacing out practice sessions helps children aged 5 to 9 who are deaf or hard of hearing learn new words more efficiently. Thirteen children took part in word-learning exercises to see which methods worked best. The goal was to find…

This study looked at how well a wide-diameter bone-anchored hearing implant (BIA300) performed over 10 years in 51 adults. Researchers measured implant stability and survival, and checked for skin reactions. The goal was to understand the long-term safety and reliability of the d…

This study explored whether hearing and vision loss increase the risk and severity of delirium (sudden confusion) in hospital patients. Over 1,500 adults were screened for sensory loss and delirium, and some hospital units tested communication aids to see if they reduced delirium…

This study aimed to better understand hearing loss by measuring electrical signals directly from the hearing nerve during brain surgery. Nineteen participants, some with normal hearing and some with hearing loss, took part. Researchers used these detailed nerve recordings to impr…

This study tested whether a computer model could help choose which electrodes in a cochlear implant to turn on for each person, aiming to improve their ability to understand speech. Fourteen adults with cochlear implants participated. Researchers compared the model's recommended …

This study checked if a new Swiss German language test works well for children. Researchers tested 180 kids aged 4-6 with normal hearing to find out typical speech understanding scores. The goal is to help doctors better assess hearing in Swiss German-speaking children.

This study looked at whether it's possible and acceptable to screen for hearing loss in the emergency department (ER) among veterans. Researchers tested 133 low-acuity veterans to see if using a hearing assistance device improved their communication with doctors and their underst…

This study tested a simple hearing screening program for adult survivors of childhood cancer in Switzerland. Participants took a hearing test at a local hearing aid shop and shared their experiences. The goal was to see if this community-based approach could effectively detect he…

This study looked at 156 children with hearing loss and their caregivers to see how much they knew about what caused the hearing loss. Both groups filled out questionnaires about the type and cause of the hearing loss and whether knowing the cause mattered to them. The goal is to…

This study looked at whether cochlear implants, devices that help people hear, can also improve thinking and memory in adults aged 65 and older with hearing loss. Researchers gave participants memory and attention tests before surgery and again at 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years af…

This study looked at 119 children who had been treated with platinum-based chemotherapy for certain cancers. The goal was to find genetic differences that make some children more likely to develop severe hearing loss from these drugs. By analyzing DNA from saliva samples, researc…

This study looked at how the brain processes speech sounds in people with language impairment or hearing loss. Researchers measured brain responses to syllables in 25 participants to find differences between the two groups. The goal was to better understand the root causes of spe…

This study tested a mobile app to collect daily hearing data from 51 experienced adult cochlear implant users. Participants used the app for 8 weeks to track their hearing in real-world situations and complete questionnaires about challenging listening environments. The goal was …