Massive study to track how hearing treatments shape Kids' brains
NCT ID NCT07625462
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will follow 5,000 children and teens with hearing loss and normal hearing over time. Researchers will measure changes in hearing, speech, language, and brain scans to see how different treatments—like hearing aids, cochlear implants, or gene therapy—affect development. The goal is to learn which approaches work best for young brains.
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 study could reveal how different hearing treatments (like hearing aids, implants, or gene therapy) affect brain development in children, guiding better care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test new therapies. Results may take years and might not apply to all children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGShanghai, 200011, China
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