HEARING LOSS, SENSORINEURAL

This study tests a new totally implantable cochlear implant system (TICI G2) that has a microphone under the skin, so you can hear without any external devices. Researchers will enroll 18 adults with sensorineural hearing loss to see how well the internal microphone works over ti…

This pilot study aimed to test whether a mixture of dexamethasone, hyaluronic acid, and a green dye could be safely injected into the ear to treat certain types of hearing loss that don't improve with standard treatments. The plan was to enroll 26 adults with sudden hearing loss,…

This study tests a single injection of a new drug called AC102 into the ear, comparing it to standard steroid pills for sudden hearing loss. About 210 adults with hearing loss in one ear will take part. The goal is to see if the injection improves hearing better than steroids, wi…

This study looks at whether cochlear implants are safe and effective for adults with severe hearing loss in both ears who currently don't meet standard implant criteria. Fifty participants will receive an implant and be followed for 6 months to measure improvements in word recogn…

This study tests different automatic sound management features on MED-EL cochlear implants to see which helps adults hear speech best in background noise. About 20 experienced cochlear implant users will listen to sentences in noise and report what they hear. The goal is to find …

This study tests whether adjusting the frequency settings of a cochlear implant based on a person's ear anatomy can improve hearing and quality of life. Fifty new cochlear implant users with some hearing in their other ear will try two different settings and complete hearing test…

This study tests a new cochlear implant that slowly releases dexamethasone, a drug that reduces inflammation after surgery. The goal is to see if it works better than a standard implant for adults with severe hearing loss. About 48 adults will be randomly assigned to get either t…

This study looks at whether hearing aids programmed to match a person's unique listening style can improve speech understanding in noisy environments. Thirty adults with sensorineural hearing loss will attend a 2-hour lab visit, where they will listen to sentences in noise with b…

This study looks at whether people with a MED-EL cochlear implant can use a smartphone app to check their hearing from home instead of going to the clinic. About 50 participants will try the remote check and report how well it works, how much time and money it saves, and how easy…

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, using both objective tests and patient questionnaires. The goal is to better understand how the implant affe…