HEARING LOSS

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 whether placing a ground electrode near a nerve behind the ear during cochlear implant surgery works as well as the standard placement. Twelve adults getting a cochlear implant will participate. The goal is to see if this new approach can improve speech understan…

This early-phase trial tests whether a special cell-derived liquid, called VSF1.01, can safely reduce trauma to the inner ear during cochlear implant surgery. Eleven adults with severe hearing loss will receive the treatment directly into the cochlea before the implant is placed.…

This study will compare two hearing screening methods in about 14,000 preschool children to see which one works better at finding hearing loss early. Early detection can help prevent speech and language delays. The goal is to identify the most effective screening approach for com…

This study aims to create a step-by-step guide for translating and adapting a children's speech hearing test (called MATCH) into other languages. Researchers will test the adapted version in 120 children, both with normal hearing and with hearing loss, to ensure it works correctl…

This study tests a hearing care program for people aged 60-100 with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and hearing loss. The program aims to reduce troubling symptoms like agitation and confusion, and ease the stress on caregivers. Researchers will compare the hearing interv…

This study tests whether automatic hearing aid settings help children with hearing loss understand speech better in noisy environments. Twenty children aged 6 to 16 who use a cochlear implant and/or hearing aid will compare three different settings. The goal is to find which sett…

This study tests whether atorvastatin, a drug used for high cholesterol, can reduce hearing loss caused by the chemotherapy drug cisplatin in people with head and neck cancer. About 224 adults will either take atorvastatin or a placebo during their cancer treatment. Hearing tests…

This study tests whether giving personal amplifiers to Veterans who have trouble hearing in the emergency room can help them understand their discharge instructions better and reduce the chance of returning to the ER within 3 or 30 days. About 1,050 Veterans from six VA emergency…

This study tests a new rechargeable behind-the-ear hearing device kit from Sonova in 20 adults with mild to profound hearing loss who already use hearing aids. Participants will use the device for about 2 weeks and complete questionnaires and lab tests to see if it improves speec…

This early-stage trial tests whether adding Pedmark to standard cisplatin chemotherapy can prevent hearing loss in men with testicular cancer that has spread. About 80% of patients develop hearing problems from cisplatin. Pedmark works by neutralizing harmful molecules that damag…

This study tests a 12-week program called ENACT that combines hearing exercises with memory training for people with mild cognitive impairment and hearing loss. Researchers want to see if this approach improves thinking, hearing, and quality of life. The program includes counseli…

This study looks at whether over-the-counter hearing aids can improve communication for people over 60 with mild to moderate hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's. Participants and their communication partners will try either hearing aids first or specia…

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 tests if automated text messages can help new hearing aid users wear them more often. About 70 adults getting their first NHS hearing aid will either receive standard care or also get supportive texts via the Florence system. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost…

This study tests three ways to improve how hearing-aid users understand speech in noisy, multi-person settings. Researchers will compare hearing with and without hearing aids in 220 adults with normal hearing or hearing loss. The goal is to find better hearing-aid settings that m…

This study tests whether community health workers can effectively fit hearing aids using smartphones in low- and middle-income areas. About 90 adults with mild to severe hearing loss will receive either a smartphone-based fitting, a pre-set hearing aid, or minimal amplification. …

This study tests whether artificial intelligence in Phonak hearing aids can improve speech understanding for people with hearing loss or cochlear implants. About 500 participants will listen to words and sentences in noisy settings to see if AI noise reduction helps them hear mor…

This study is testing the Sentio system, a hearing device, in 25 adolescents aged 12 to 17 with certain types of hearing loss. The goal is to see if the device safely improves hearing in the implanted ear. Participants will use the device as intended, and researchers will collect…

This study tests whether a one-month treatment combining the drug clemastine fumarate with engineered sound can improve the ability to hear speech in background noise for adults aged 45-65 with age-related central auditory processing disorder (CAPD). About 344 participants will b…

This study tests new speech enhancement algorithms in adult cochlear implant users to improve hearing in noisy environments. 150 participants will compare the new algorithms to standard care. The goal is to make speech clearer and reduce background noise.

This study looks at whether a special monitoring system used during cochlear implant surgery can help save a person's remaining natural hearing. About 40 adults with severe hearing loss in both ears will take part. Researchers will measure hearing changes over two years to see if…

This study looks at how an online training program called PLUS affects listening and thinking skills in adults who struggle to hear in noisy places. Researchers will test whether making the training easier or harder changes how much people improve. About 120 adults will train for…

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 tests a program that combines mobile hearing tests with telemedicine to help children in rural Kentucky schools get the ear care they need. About 18,000 children will take part. The goal is to see if this approach increases the number of kids who get follow-up care aft…

This study tests whether hearing aids with built-in sensors and artificial intelligence can assess a person's risk of falling and help them hear better in noisy places. Researchers at Stanford University will enroll 350 adults aged 55 and older who already wear hearing aids. Part…

This study looks at how children and adults who have a cochlear implant and some natural hearing in both ears can understand speech in noisy environments and locate where sounds come from. Researchers will test 160 participants, including those with normal hearing and those with …

This study tests a brain scanning technique called fNIRS to see how children with hearing loss respond to speech. Researchers will compare brain activity in 40 infants and toddlers, some with normal hearing and some using hearing aids. The goal is to develop a better way to evalu…

This study looks at whether a noninvasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can improve the ability to understand speech in noisy environments for people who have had a traumatic brain injury. Researchers will compare two types of stimulation in 55 adults aged 25-55, some wi…

This study is looking at how the brain responds to visual images in people with hearing loss. Researchers will use a test called a Visual Evoked Potential to measure brain waves, focusing on a specific signal called the P300. They will compare these results with standard hearing …

This study tests a telemedicine program called STAR to help children in rural Alaska get follow-up care after school hearing screenings. Many children with hearing loss are lost to follow-up due to a lack of specialists in remote areas. The program will be rolled out in 23 school…

This study looks at how well people with severe hearing loss can understand speech after receiving either a cochlear implant or gene therapy. Researchers will compare the two groups to see which approach leads to better hearing and speech skills. The goal is to learn more about h…

This study is collecting information from 100 children and adults with hearing loss who use MED-EL hearing devices. Researchers will track hearing ability, device use, and quality of life over time using standard tests and questionnaires. The goal is to learn more about how these…

This long-term study follows people with a type of inherited hearing loss (DFNA) and their family members to learn which genes cause it. Researchers will collect hearing tests, balance tests, blood samples, and skin biopsies to understand the condition better. The goal is to gath…

This study aims to create a large collection of biological samples to help scientists better understand disorders affecting hearing, balance, voice, and swallowing. Researchers will collect leftover tissue from medical procedures, plus blood, saliva, and cheek swabs from up to 1,…