HEARING LOSS

This study follows 629 older adults for 3 years to see if using hearing aids and getting hearing rehab can slow down memory loss and lower the risk of dementia. Participants were already in an earlier trial and now continue with hearing care or a delayed treatment. The goal is to…

This study tests an advanced ultrasound otoscope, a device that uses sound waves to look inside the ear and detect fluid behind the eardrum. Researchers will compare its readings to the surgeon's findings during ear tube surgery in 300 children up to 12 years old. The goal is to …

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 The study was withdrawn before enrolling any partic…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 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 motivational interviewing, a counseling style that encourages behavior change, can help new hearing aid users wear their devices more often and feel better about their hearing. Researchers will enroll 180 adults who are new to hearing aids and compare tho…

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 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 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 tests whether using special communication technology (AAC) alongside speech therapy helps children who are deaf or hard of hearing develop language faster. Half of the 154 children will use AAC tools, while the other half continue their usual therapy. Researchers will …

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 study tests a new type of cochlear implant that uses light instead of electricity to stimulate the hearing nerve. Researchers hope light can target smaller nerve groups, leading to clearer sound. The trial involves 30 adults who are already having ear surgery for tumor remov…

This study aimed to understand how exposure to HIV and antiretroviral therapy in the womb might affect hearing in children who are HIV-free. Researchers planned to test hearing abilities in healthy infants born full-term. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any part…

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, run by Apple and the University of Michigan, tracks headphone and environmental sound exposure in 300,000 US adults using iPhones and Apple Watches. Participants answer surveys and take hearing tests through the Research app. The goal is to understand how everyday sou…

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…