Scientists hunt for genes behind inner ear malformation

NCT ID NCT00023036

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cytomegalovirus infection Deafness enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome hearing loss disorder Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Nonsyndromic sensorineural hearing loss sensorineural hearing loss disorder X-linked mixed hearing loss with perilymphatic gusher

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States