HEARING LOSS, BILATERAL

This study is testing whether cochlear implants are safe and effective for adults with hearing loss in both ears who don't currently meet the standard requirements for getting these devices. Researchers will implant the devices in 50 participants and track their hearing improveme…

This study is testing a new type of cochlear implant designed to slowly release a common anti-inflammatory steroid (dexamethasone) after surgery. The goal is to see if reducing swelling around the implant leads to better device performance and hearing results compared to a standa…

This study is checking if a special 6-month parent coaching program given to families of deaf or hard-of-hearing toddlers has lasting benefits years later. Researchers are following 88 children into early elementary school to see if those whose parents received the coaching have …

This study is testing whether a special communication technology can help deaf or hard-of-hearing children improve their language skills. It involves 114 children aged 3 to 10 who already receive speech therapy. The children are randomly assigned to either use the new technology …

This study aims to understand how hearing and balance function change in adults who receive a cochlear implant. Researchers will follow 39 participants for two years after surgery, measuring their hearing ability, balance function, and personal experience with the device. The goa…