New study seeks to unlock the hidden struggles of deaf teens

NCT ID NCT07416292

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Heikki Löppönen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This nationwide study aims to understand how hearing loss affects thinking, language, reading, and emotional wellbeing in 256 deaf or hard-of-hearing adolescents. Researchers will use tests and questionnaires to measure speech perception, cognitive skills, and school burnout. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather knowledge to improve support for these teens.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Burnout, Psychological Deafness Fatigue hearing disorder hearing loss disorder Language Literacy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEARING DISORDERS AND DEAFNESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Helsinki University Hospital
RECRUITING

Helsinki, 00029, Finland
Kuopio University Hospital / University of Eastern Finland
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Kuopio, 70029, Finland
Oulu University Hospital
RECRUITING

Oulu, 90220, Finland
Tampere University Hospital
RECRUITING

Tampere, 33101, Finland
Turku University Hospital
RECRUITING

Turku, 20521, Finland
University of Oulu
RECRUITING

Oulu, 90014, Finland
Åbo Academy University
RECRUITING

Turku, 20700, Finland

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