HEARING LOSS, BILATERAL

This study is testing whether cochlear implants are safe and helpful for adults with hearing loss in both ears who do not currently meet the standard FDA criteria for the device. About 50 participants will receive an implant and be followed for 6 months to check for side effects …

This study tests a new cochlear implant that slowly releases a drug called dexamethasone to reduce inflammation after surgery. The goal is to see if it improves implant performance and hearing compared to a standard implant. The study involves 48 adults with severe hearing loss i…

This study follows 88 deaf or hard-of-hearing children who, as toddlers, were randomly assigned to either a 6-month parent coaching program or usual care. Researchers now want to see if the coaching led to better language, reading, and social skills in early elementary school. Pa…

This study follows 39 adults with severe hearing loss who are getting a cochlear implant. Researchers will test their hearing and balance at several points over two years to see how the implant changes these functions. The goal is to better understand the relationship between hea…

This study tests whether a special technology tool can help deaf or hard-of-hearing children improve their language skills. About 114 children aged 3 to 10 with moderate to profound hearing loss and language delays will be randomly assigned to use the tool or continue their usual…