HEARING LOSS

This study compares activating a cochlear implant on the day of surgery versus the usual two-week wait. About 100 adults receiving a cochlear implant will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will track how quickly the implant settings stabilize, hearing imp…

This study will test three new types of cochlear implants in 66 adults with severe hearing loss. The goal is to see if the implants improve speech understanding and overall hearing quality. Participants will receive the implant as part of their normal care, and researchers will t…

This study tests whether a program delivered by trained older adult peers can help people aged 60 and over with hearing loss. Participants receive an over-the-counter hearing device fitted to their needs along with communication training. The goal is to see if this affordable, co…

This trial tests whether a structured aural rehabilitation program, called CSSAR, can improve hearing aid outcomes for new adult users aged 55 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Participants will either receive standard audiological care or standard care plus the CSSAR…

This study tests a coordinated rehab program for 74 veterans with head and neck cancer. The program combines standard swallowing therapy with proactive hearing and balance checks and a nurse assessment to find other rehab needs. The goal is to reduce stress and improve well-being…

This study tests how well a noise-reduction feature called ForwardFocus works in two different sound processors for adults with cochlear implants. 26 veterans and non-veterans will use each processor and take speech tests in background noise. The goal is to see if the newer proce…

This study tests whether an AI-powered mobile app can help people with hearing loss monitor and adjust their hearing aids on their own. The goal is to reduce the need for clinic visits and improve hearing in real-world environments. The trial will involve 120 adults who are start…

This study tests a new wind noise canceller for hearing aids that aims to reduce bothersome wind sounds while keeping speech clear. About 25 adults with mild to moderate-severe hearing loss will compare the new canceller to an older version by listening to recordings and choosing…

This pilot study tests an online program for parents of children with hearing loss who have recently had cochlear implant surgery. The program combines education about implant care and communication strategies with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help parents manage st…

This study tests whether a 12-week mobile app therapy called Multimodal Acoustic Therapy (MAT) can improve how well children and teens with cochlear implants perceive music and enjoy it. Twenty-five participants aged 10 to 19 will use the app at home and be followed for another 1…

This study tests whether automated text message reminders can encourage people with hearing loss to get hearing aids. Researchers will enroll 190 adults who have been recommended for hearing aids but do not yet use them. Participants will receive texts with basic information abou…

This study explores how the brain generates predictions when listening to natural sounds like speech and music. Researchers will use EEG to record brain activity while participants listen to audio and rate their pleasure and comprehension. The study includes people with normal he…

Standard hearing tests often fail in children with autism or social communication disorders because they struggle to engage with beeps and tones. This study tests whether using band-pass filtered familiar music — a child's known song altered to target specific frequencies — can p…

This study surveys about 2,800 adults aged 65 and older in Xinxing County, China, to measure how many have untreated vision or hearing problems. Participants receive eye exams, hearing tests, and questionnaires. The goal is to provide local health services with data to improve ca…

This study will test two methods for programming electric acoustic stimulation (EAS) in cochlear implant users who still have some natural hearing. One method uses electrical measurements from the inner ear, while the other uses standard hearing tests. The goal is to see which ap…

This study will observe 100 adults who receive the Sentio bone conduction hearing system as part of their normal care. The device is implanted under the skin and sends sound vibrations through the skull to the inner ear. Researchers will track how often the device is used success…