New hearing test could help cancer survivors catch hearing loss early

NCT ID NCT05789316

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

Summary

This study tested a simple hearing screening for head and neck cancer survivors who had chemotherapy and radiation. 55 adults completed a hearing questionnaire and a quick hearing test. The goal was to see if the screening was practical and helpful for catching hearing problems early.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this screening protocol could become a standard way to catch hearing loss early in head and neck cancer survivors.

What could go wrong

This was a small, completed study focused on feasibility, not on proving the screening improves outcomes. Results may not apply to all survivors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms hearing loss disorder Ototoxicity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States