Balance trouble linked to reading struggles in kids with hearing loss
NCT ID NCT05414903
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether inner-ear balance (vestibular) problems make reading harder for children with hearing loss. Researchers will test 90 children, some with normal hearing and some with severe hearing loss, measuring their ability to see clearly during head movements and their reading skills. The goal is to understand how balance issues contribute to reading difficulties, which could lead to better screening and support for these children.
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 research could help doctors identify and treat balance problems in children with hearing loss, potentially improving their reading skills.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct benefits for participants, and results may not apply to all children with hearing loss.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boys Town National Research Hospital
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68131, United States
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