Clinical trials
Deafness clinical trials
Below are recruiting deafness clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 43 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05867173Recruiting
Testing how cochlear implant wiring affects hearing perception
This study looks at how the connection between cochlear implant electrodes and nerve signals changes what you hear. It may help scientists improve how cochlear implants “map” sounds to your brain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 3 months+ - NCT05902351Recruiting
Study of the natural course of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
This study looks at how Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) or related inherited nerve conditions change over time. It may help researchers better understand what to expect and guide future treatments.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT05985473Recruiting
AI speech enhancement for hearing aid improvement
This trial tests whether artificial intelligence can improve speech clarity in hearing aids for people with normal hearing or mild hearing loss. It may help if you have trouble understanding speech in noisy environments.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06039332Recruiting
Comparing ways to fit a bone conduction implant
This study compares two ways to adjust a BONEBRIDGE bone conduction implant for people with hearing loss. It aims to find which fitting strategy gives better sound quality and daily benefit.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06065852Recruiting
National registry for rare kidney diseases
This study creates a registry to collect health information from people with rare kidney diseases. It aims to improve understanding and future treatments by tracking patient experiences.
Bristol, South WestAges Any age - NCT06249919RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of NS101 for sudden hearing loss
This trial tests an experimental medicine called NS101 for people who have had a sudden, severe hearing loss in one ear that did not get better with standard steroid treatment. The goal is to see if NS101 can help restore hearing better than steroids alone.
Bucheon-siAges 19–70 - NCT06278922Recruiting
A therapy toolkit for Deaf people with alcohol and trauma issues
This study tests a therapy toolkit designed for Deaf or hard-of-hearing people who struggle with alcohol use and have experienced trauma. The therapy is provided in ASL via video sessions, and the goal is to see if it helps reduce drinking and PTSD symptoms.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06303180Recruiting
Collecting tissue and fluid samples for ear, nose, and throat research
This study collects samples like tissue, blood, or saliva from people with hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language problems, as well as from healthy volunteers. The samples help researchers better understand these conditions and develop new ways to diagnose or treat them.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–99 - NCT06960616Recruiting
Fewer follow-ups after cochlear implant using a new mapping strategy
This study tests a new way to schedule follow-up visits after you get a cochlear implant. Instead of many routine check-ups, your device may be set using a special mapping strategy, which could save time and still keep your hearing working well.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT06976086Recruiting
Testing Sentio hearing device in children
This trial tests a new bone-anchored hearing device (the Sentio System) in children aged 3 to 11 who have specific types of hearing loss. It may help your child hear better if they have difficulty with standard hearing aids.
GroningenAges 3–11 - NCT07380269Recruiting
Long-term study of cochlear implant outcomes
This study follows people who get a cochlear implant – a device that helps restore hearing. It tracks how well you hear over time and checks for any long-term benefits or problems.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT02841553Recruiting
Online registry for Wolfram syndrome worldwide
This study builds an international online registry to learn how Wolfram syndrome (and related WFS1 conditions) changes over time. It may help researchers understand the disease course and improve future care by collecting health and family history data.
St Louis, MissouriAges birth+ - NCT06451757RecruitingPhase 3
A trial of sonlicromanol for mitochondrial disease
This trial tests a new medicine, sonlicromanol, for people with a specific type of mitochondrial disease (caused by the m.3243A>G mutation) who also have chronic fatigue and muscle weakness. The goal is to see if it helps improve symptoms and daily function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07568184Recruiting
New Exosome Treatment for Sudden Hearing Loss
This trial tests a new way to deliver anti-inflammatory medicine directly into the ear using tiny particle carriers called exosomes. It's designed for people who lost hearing suddenly without a clear cause and didn't improve with standard steroid pills.
Kafr ash Shaykh, EgyptAges 18–65 - NCT06734039Enrolling by invitation
Early Performance with Anatomy-Based Cochlear Implant Programming
This study looks at how programming a cochlear implant based on your inner ear's shape may improve early hearing performance. It is for adults who already have or will get a MED-EL cochlear implant and have some hearing in the opposite ear.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06305039Enrolling by invitation
Better hearing with two cochlear implants
This study tests how well people with two cochlear implants (or one cochlear implant and one hearing ear) can hear in complex, noisy settings. It aims to improve how these devices help in everyday listening situations.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT05176561Enrolling by invitation
Brain and hearing training for older cochlear-implant users
This trial studies whether a structured auditory (hearing) and cognitive (thinking) training program can improve outcomes for adults who use cochlear implants. It’s designed for people at a certain stage after their implant and with specific hearing and thinking test results.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 60 years+ - NCT04673565Enrolling by invitation
Coaching new hearing-aid users to use them more
This study tests whether motivational interviewing (a supportive coaching conversation) can help people who are new to hearing aids wear and use them more successfully. It uses online questionnaires to understand hearing-aid use and comfort.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for deafness?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 43 recruiting deafness studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a deafness trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a deafness trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.