HEARING LOSS

This study tests whether a special monitoring system (electrocochleography) used during cochlear implant surgery can help save some natural hearing. About 40 adults with severe hearing loss in both ears will be randomly assigned to receive the monitoring or standard care. The goa…

This study tests whether placing a cochlear implant's ground electrode near the vagus nerve behind the ear works as well as the standard placement under a muscle. Twelve adults getting a cochlear implant will participate, and their speech understanding in noise will be measured. …

This study follows 300 deaf patients of any age who receive a cochlear implant. Researchers will measure hearing, speech, and quality of life before and after the implant to see how well it works for different age groups. The goal is to create better, personalized rehabilitation …

This early-phase trial tests whether a special cell-derived liquid, called VSF1.01, can safely reduce trauma to the inner ear during cochlear implant surgery. Eleven adults with severe hearing loss will receive the treatment directly into the cochlea before the implant is placed.…

This study will compare two hearing screening methods in about 14,000 preschool children to see which one is better at finding hearing loss. The goal is to identify hearing problems early so children can get help and avoid speech and language delays. Children will be tested using…

This study aims to create a step-by-step guide for adapting children's speech hearing tests into other languages. Researchers will test the guide by adapting a German test (MATCH) into another language, involving 120 children with normal hearing and stable hearing loss. The goal …

This study tests a special hearing program for older adults with Alzheimer's or related dementias who also have hearing loss. The goal is to see if addressing hearing loss can reduce troubling symptoms like agitation and confusion, and lessen the stress on caregivers. About 300 p…

This study tests whether automatic hearing aid settings help children with hearing loss understand speech better in noisy environments. Twenty children aged 6 to 16 who use a Sky hearing processor will try three different settings. The goal is to find which setting gives the best…

This study tests new ways to improve how hearing aid users hear speech in noisy places with multiple people talking. Researchers will try different hearing aid settings to see if they help people understand conversations better and sense where sounds are coming from. The study in…

This study looks at whether over-the-counter hearing aids can improve communication for people over 60 with mild hearing loss and mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer's. Participants and their communication partners will try either hearing aids first or special communicat…

This early-stage trial tests whether adding Pedmark to standard cisplatin chemotherapy can prevent hearing loss in men with testicular cancer that has spread. About 80% of patients currently develop hearing damage from cisplatin. Pedmark works by neutralizing harmful molecules ca…

This study tests whether a one-month treatment combining the allergy drug clemastine fumarate with engineered sound can improve the ability to hear speech in background noise for people aged 45-65 with age-related central auditory processing disorder. Participants will be randoml…

This study tests a 12-week program that combines hearing exercises with memory training for people with mild cognitive impairment and hearing loss. The goal is to see if this integrated approach can improve thinking skills, hearing, and quality of life. Researchers will compare t…

This study tests a new rechargeable behind-the-ear hearing aid in 20 adults who already use hearing aids. Participants will use the device for about 2 weeks and complete questionnaires and lab tests to see if it improves speech understanding in noisy places. The goal is to find o…

This study tests a new way to adjust hearing aids to help people with hearing loss understand soft speech better. Researchers will compare the new settings to standard ones in 16 adults. Participants will take speech tests and rate sound quality in a lab.

This study looks at whether giving a personal hearing amplifier to Veterans who have trouble hearing in the emergency room can help them understand their discharge instructions better and lower their chances of returning to the ER within 3 or 30 days. About 1,050 Veterans from si…

This study tests whether a text-messaging system called Florence can help new hearing aid users wear their devices more often. About 70 adults getting their first NHS hearing aid will either receive standard care or also get supportive texts. The goal is to see if this simple app…

This study tests if atorvastatin, a common cholesterol drug, can reduce hearing loss caused by cisplatin chemotherapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 224 adults will either take atorvastatin or a placebo daily during and for 3 months after chemo. Hearing tests and bloo…

This study aims to see if community health workers can successfully fit hearing aids using smartphone technology in low- and middle-income communities. About 90 adults with mild to severe hearing loss will be randomly assigned to receive either a smartphone-based fitting, a pre-s…

This study tests the Sentio bone-anchored hearing system in 25 adolescents aged 12 to 17 with conductive or mixed hearing loss or single-sided deafness. The goal is to see if the device safely improves hearing on the implanted ear. Participants will use the system as intended, an…

This study tests a 3-month at-home listening training program called BEARS for children aged 8-16 who have two cochlear implants. The goal is to see if it helps them understand speech in noisy environments, reduces listening effort, and improves quality of life. Participants will…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence in Phonak hearing aids can improve speech understanding for people with hearing loss or cochlear implants. About 500 participants will listen to words and sentences in noisy settings to see if AI noise reduction helps them hear mor…

This study looks at whether bringing hearing specialists into schools through telemedicine can help more children in rural Alaska get follow-up care after a hearing screening. Many kids with hearing loss are lost to follow-up because specialists are scarce in remote areas. About …

This study tests a noninvasive nerve stimulation device to see if it can improve how people with traumatic brain injury understand speech in noisy environments. Researchers will compare brain responses and speech test scores between a treatment and a placebo. The goal is to under…

This study compares how well people with severe hearing loss can hear and understand speech after receiving either gene therapy or a cochlear implant. Researchers will also include people with normal hearing for comparison. The goal is to understand the benefits of each treatment…

This study tests whether adjusting the difficulty of online listening exercises helps adults with hearing problems improve their ability to understand speech in noisy environments. Participants will train for 30 minutes a day, five days a week for two weeks, and complete tests be…

This study tests whether special hearing aids with built-in sensors and artificial intelligence can assess a person's risk of falling and help them hear better in noisy environments. Researchers will enroll 350 adults aged 55 and older who already wear hearing aids. Participants …

This study collects leftover tissue, blood, saliva, and other samples from up to 1,000 people with hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, or swallowing disorders. The samples are stored in a biorepository for future research to better understand and diagnose these conditions. Par…

This study is testing a program that combines mobile hearing screening tools with telemedicine to help children in rural Kentucky schools get follow-up care for hearing problems. About 18,000 elementary school children will take part over several years. The goal is to see if this…

This study explores whether a brain-wave test called Visual Evoked Potential can be used in a new way for people with hearing loss. Researchers will measure how the brain responds to visual images and compare those results with standard hearing tests. The goal is to find better w…

This study tests a brain imaging technique called fNIRS to see how children's brains respond to speech. It includes 40 infants and toddlers, some with normal hearing and some with hearing loss who use hearing aids. The goal is to find a better way to measure hearing aid effective…

This study collects information from 100 children and adults with hearing loss who use MED-EL hearing devices. Researchers will track hearing ability, speech understanding, and quality of life over time using standard tests and questionnaires. The goal is to learn how well these …

This study looks at how children and adults who have a cochlear implant and some natural hearing in both ears can understand speech in noisy environments and locate where sounds come from. Researchers will test 160 participants, including those with normal hearing and those with …

This long-term study aims to understand the genes that cause a type of inherited hearing loss called autosomal dominant hearing loss (DFNA). Researchers will follow people with DFNA and their family members for up to 20 years, using hearing tests, balance tests, blood draws, and …

This study aims to collect medical information and samples (like blood or tissue) from 600 people with hearing, balance, or communication disorders. The goal is to use this data for future research and to find candidates for other studies. Participants receive standard care and n…