HEARING LOSS

This study is testing a new type of cochlear implant designed to slowly release a common anti-inflammatory drug (dexamethasone) directly into the ear after surgery. The goal is to see if reducing swelling and tissue damage helps the implant work better at restoring hearing. The t…

This study compares two ways of managing cochlear implants during the first year after activation. It tests whether remote check-ups using a smartphone work as well as standard in-person clinic visits for improving hearing and user satisfaction. Researchers will measure hearing a…

This study is following older adults for up to six years to see if using hearing aids can slow down memory loss and thinking problems, and possibly prevent dementia. It builds on a previous 3-year trial where half the participants received hearing aids and the other half received…

This study is testing whether an online brain training program can help older adults who use cochlear implants. Researchers want to see if training can improve how well participants understand speech and how quickly they think. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to com…

This study tested a parenting skills program specifically adapted for families with deaf or hard of hearing preschoolers. Researchers worked with parents and professionals to create the program, then tested it with nearly 300 families in real-world hearing clinics. The goal was t…

This study is testing whether an affordable, community-based hearing care program can help older Korean Americans communicate better and improve their quality of life. The program provides low-cost hearing amplification devices along with hearing rehabilitation training. Research…

This study aimed to compare a new type of over-the-counter hearing aid that people can fit themselves against a traditional, professionally fitted hearing aid. It planned to enroll adults who perceive they have mild to moderate hearing loss to see if both types provide similar be…

This study is testing whether adding special communication technology to regular speech therapy helps children who are deaf or hard of hearing develop better language skills. About 150 children with hearing loss and a language gap are participating. Half will use the technology a…

This study aimed to compare two different over-the-counter hearing aids for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. It focused on how users felt about the devices, their ease of use, and overall satisfaction. The goal was to see if a new self-fitting hearing aid performed as w…

This large study, run by Apple and the University of Michigan, aims to understand how the sounds we hear every day—from headphones and our environment—affect our hearing over time. It will enroll 300,000 US adults who own an iPhone, tracking their sound exposure and checking thei…

This study aims to understand if stimulating a small nerve in the ear causes a pupil dilation response. It involves 30 adults who are already scheduled for cochlear implant or vagal nerve stimulator surgery. Researchers will measure changes in pupil size during the procedure to l…