HEARING LOSS, SENSORINEURAL

This study follows 300 deaf patients of all ages who receive cochlear implants, tracking their hearing, speech, and quality of life over time. Researchers aim to see how different age groups and treatment types respond, to personalize rehabilitation. Participants must have severe…

This study tests whether using a real-time hearing monitoring technique called ECochG during cochlear implant surgery helps preserve natural hearing and inner ear structure better than standard surgery. About 102 adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss will be randomly assign…

This study looks at how well cochlear implants work over three years for people with single-sided deafness or asymmetric hearing loss. Participants receive a cochlear implant system to help them hear better in noisy situations. The goal is to confirm long-term safety and effectiv…

This study compares two common hearing screening methods—pure-tone audiometry and otoacoustic emissions—in over 13,000 preschool children. The goal is to determine which method is better at identifying hearing loss early, so children can get the help they need to avoid speech and…

This trial tests whether a set of three virtual-reality games, called BEARS, can improve hearing in noisy places for children aged 8 to 16 who have two cochlear implants. The games train the brain to pick out speech from background noise, locate where sounds come from, and enjoy …

This pilot study tests whether a new training program called SEBAR can improve confidence and success with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Twenty-seven adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who have never used hearing aids will wear OTC devices for a week and answer ques…

This study looks at whether simpler hearing aid settings work better for older adults with Alzheimer's dementia or mild memory problems. Researchers will test two different hearing aid programs in 20 participants to see which one helps them understand speech in noisy settings and…

This study looks at whether inner-ear balance (vestibular) problems make reading harder for children with hearing loss. Researchers will test 90 children, some with normal hearing and some with severe hearing loss, measuring their ability to see clearly during head movements and …

This study tests whether a special monitoring tool called electrocochleography can help surgeons preserve a patient's remaining natural hearing while placing a cochlear implant. About 40 adults with severe hearing loss in both ears will be randomly assigned to receive the monitor…