Scientists hunt for genes behind inner ear malformation
NCT ID NCT00023036
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study looked at 324 people with hearing loss and an inner ear problem called enlarged vestibular aqueducts. Researchers collected DNA, hearing tests, and scans to find genes that may cause the condition. The goal was to learn more about why it happens, not to test a treatment.
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Conditions
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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