Hearing loss pill tested on police officers fizzles out
NCT ID NCT04774250
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether the epilepsy drug zonisamide could prevent hearing damage in police officers after shooting range training. Only 3 people enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce hearing loss measured by hearing tests and ear sound emissions.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- zonisamide
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a pill that protects hearing after sudden loud noise, like gunfire.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 3 participants, so results are very limited. Zonisamide is an epilepsy drug and may cause side effects like dizziness or drowsiness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Akron
Akron, Ohio, 44325-3001, United States
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