National Institute On Deafness And Other Communication Disorders (nidcd)

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 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 aims to collect normal hearing and balance test results from 500 healthy volunteers aged 5 to 80. Participants will undergo various hearing and balance tests during a single visit to the NIH Clinical Center. The data will help doctors know what test results are normal …

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,…