HEARING LOSS

This study is following older adults for six years to see if using hearing aids can slow down memory loss and thinking problems, and possibly reduce the risk of dementia. It continues a previous 3-year trial where half the participants received hearing aids and the other half rec…

This study tests whether a low-cost hearing device and training program, delivered in the community, can improve communication and quality of life for older Korean Americans (age 60+) with hearing loss. About 800 participants and their communication partners will be enrolled. Hal…

This study tests whether a brain training program can improve speech understanding and thinking skills in older adults who use cochlear implants. Thirty people aged 60 and older who have had an implant for 3 months to 3 years will participate. They will complete hearing, thinking…

This study looks at whether using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology can help children who are deaf or hard of hearing develop better language skills. About 154 children will either receive AAC tools along with their regular speech therapy or continue wit…

This study tests whether motivational interviewing, a type of counseling that helps people change their behavior, can help new hearing aid users wear their devices more often and feel better about their hearing. Researchers will enroll 180 adults who are getting a hearing aid for…

This study tests whether adding a remote microphone to hearing aids helps adults with hearing loss understand speech better in noisy settings. Fifteen experienced hearing aid users will compare their hearing aids alone versus with a Roger remote microphone, as well as other brand…

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 improves hearing in adults with severe hearing loss. About 56 adults will rece…

This study looks at whether people with cochlear implants can manage their follow-up care remotely instead of going to the clinic. About 148 adults who have had their implant for 3 months will either use a smartphone app for check-ups or visit the clinic as usual. The goal is to …

This study tests a parent training program designed for families with deaf or hard of hearing children aged 3 to 6. The goal is to help parents use positive strategies to improve their child's behavior and reduce long-term problems. About 295 parents will take part, and the progr…

This study looks at whether over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, which you can buy without a doctor, work as well as prescription hearing aids for adults with mild-moderate hearing loss. The goal is to make hearing aids more accessible and affordable. The study was withdrawn befo…

This study looks at whether a special noise reduction feature in Phonak hearing aids helps adults with moderate to severe hearing loss understand speech better in noisy places. About 21 participants will test both Phonak and a competitor's device in a lab and a real cafe. They wi…

This study tests whether adding light to standard electrical cochlear implants can improve hearing. Researchers will insert special light-delivery devices into the inner ear of 30 adults who are already having ear tumor surgery. They will measure how well the auditory nerve respo…

This study aimed to see if HIV medications taken during pregnancy affect the hearing of children who were exposed to HIV but did not get the virus. Researchers planned to test hearing in healthy children born full-term. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants wer…

This study aimed to compare two over-the-counter hearing aids—the Lexie B3 Pro and a competitor—to see how well they worked for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. The researchers planned to ask participants about their experience and satisfaction with each device. However…

This study uses iPhones and Apple Watches to measure headphone and environmental sound levels in 300,000 US adults over time. Participants answer surveys and take hearing tests through the Research app. The goal is to understand how sound exposure affects hearing health and to gu…

This study watches how the pupil changes size when a nerve in the ear is stimulated during cochlear implant surgery. Researchers want to learn more about how this nerve works in people with hearing loss. About 30 adults having ear surgery will take part.