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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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