Clinical trials
Hearing clinical trials
Below are recruiting hearing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 221 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07304024RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a drug and sound therapy for age-related hearing difficulty
This trial tests whether a combination of an antihistamine (clemastine fumarate) and specially designed sounds can improve how the brain processes hearing in middle-aged adults with mild hearing loss. It might help if you have trouble understanding speech in noisy settings.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 45–65 - NCT06058767Recruiting
Hearing screening for preschoolers
This study offers a free hearing screening for children aged 2 to 6 who attend a community preschool. The goal is to find any hearing issues early so children can get the help they need.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 2–6 - NCT05694039Recruiting
Track thinking changes in older adults with hearing loss
This study follows older adults who have age-related hearing loss to see whether wearing hearing aids helps protect thinking and memory over time. You may be included if your hearing loss is the type that hearing aids can usually improve and if your thinking test scores suggest mild cognitive difficulties.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 60–85 - NCT07228845Recruiting
Comparing 3D-printed vs. standard ear tips for hearing loss
This study tests whether a custom 3D-printed ear tip is more comfortable than a regular one for people with hearing loss. If you wear hearing aids or are considering them, this could help make the fit better.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18–89 - NCT06803394Enrolling by invitation
Hearing health study for older Korean Americans
This study is testing a hearing program designed for Korean American adults aged 60 and older who have hearing loss but do not yet use a hearing aid. It aims to improve hearing health by working with you and a family member or friend.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04671381Recruiting
More affordable adult hearing care for eligible Alabama residents
This study aims to improve access and affordability of hearing healthcare for adults who have mild to moderate hearing loss. If you live in parts of South or West Central Alabama and meet the age and health requirements, your care may be coordinated through the program being tested.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 40 years+ - NCT07287774Recruiting
Testing a new noise-reduction feature for hearing aids
This trial is testing a new computer program that helps hearing aids reduce background noise. It might make it easier for people with mild to moderate hearing loss to hear in noisy places.
West Lafayette, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05474963Recruiting
Trial for sudden hearing loss within days
This trial is for adults who develop sudden hearing loss over a very short time window, confirmed by a hearing test. It aims to study the sudden hearing loss condition and whether the study approach can help people recover hearing.
Wŏnju, Gangwon-doAges 20–100 - NCT07252492Recruiting
Testing a new hearing device for people with hearing loss
This study tests a new hearing device called 'Audiocap' to see if it helps people with mild to moderate hearing loss hear better. It may be an option if you are getting your first hearing aid.
Lyon, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT07226167Recruiting
Hearing aid benefit in noisy places
This study tests how well hearing aids help people hear in real-world noisy environments. If you already use hearing aids and have hearing loss in both ears that started after childhood, this trial may help understand how to improve your experience.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06992778Recruiting
Remote hearing aid fine-tuning for Danish adults
This trial tests whether fine-tuning your hearing aids remotely, using your smartphone, works as well as in-person visits. It might be a good fit if you're comfortable using a smartphone and have mild to moderate hearing loss without complicating ear conditions.
KøgeAges 18 years+ - NCT06982716Recruiting
Community hearing aid fitting study for adults
This trial tests if community health workers can use smartphones to fit hearing aids for adults with mild to severe hearing loss in low-income communities. It aims to make hearing care more accessible.
Pretoria, GautengAges 18 years+ - NCT06930560Recruiting
Hearing aids for dementia with mood or behavior issues
This study tests whether providing hearing aids to older adults with Alzheimer's or related dementias can reduce troubling symptoms like agitation or depression. If you have untreated hearing loss and a caregiver who can join you, this trial may help improve quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60–100 - NCT06882889Recruiting
Comparing domestic vs imported hearing aids for age-related hearing loss
This trial compares two types of hearing aids (one made in China, one imported) to see which works better for age-related hearing loss. You might benefit if you have moderate to severe hearing loss and are willing to test both devices.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 60–85 - NCT06689865Recruiting
Hearing aid study for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss
This study tests four different ways to provide over-the-counter hearing aids to adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. It aims to find the best approach to help people hear better and improve their quality of life.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 40 years+ - NCT07572357Recruiting
Testing a New Self-Fit Hearing Aid with a Smartphone App
This study evaluates the RH210 hearing aid, which you fit yourself using a smartphone app. It's designed for people with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who want a simpler, app-based approach to managing their hearing.
Macquarie Park, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07472023Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Stem cell therapy for hearing loss and tinnitus
This trial tests a regenerative stem cell treatment for people with hearing loss, tinnitus, or inner ear injury. It aims to see if the therapy can improve hearing or reduce symptoms.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT07356128Recruiting
How people with cochlear implants and hearing aids understand sound
This study tests how well children and adults can use sound from both ears when they have a cochlear implant in one ear and a hearing aid in the other (or a special device that combines both). It looks at how your brain makes sense of sounds to help improve hearing and speech understanding.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 5 years+ - NCT07282028RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Spectacle hearing aid study for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss
This study tests a new hearing aid built into glasses for people who have mild to moderate hearing trouble, especially in noisy places. It aims to see if the glasses help you hear better without needing a traditional hearing aid.
Tel AvivAges 18 years+ - NCT06953700Enrolling by invitation
Hearing and age study for adults with normal or mild hearing loss
This study looks at how differences in hearing between your ears affect your ability to hear in noisy places. Researchers want to learn more across different ages.
College Park, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT06930170Recruiting
Cochlear implant for children with hearing loss in one ear
This trial tests whether a cochlear implant helps children aged 4 to 6 years who have hearing loss in only one ear (or one ear with severe loss and the other with mild loss) improve their hearing and communication. The device is surgically placed in the ear with worse hearing.
ParisAges 4–6 - NCT06894927Enrolling by invitation
Hearing check for adults 50 and over
This trial offers a free hearing check for adults aged 50 and older. It aims to detect any hearing changes early and can help you understand your hearing health better.
Hradec Králové, Czech RepublicAges 50 years+ - NCT04707885Recruiting
Testing how much residual hearing helps with cochlear implants
This study looks at whether keeping some natural (residual) hearing in the implant ear can improve outcomes with a cochlear implant. If you fit their hearing and implant-device requirements, they’ll measure your hearing before and after implantation to see how well you can use that remaining hearing.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–79 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hearing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 221 recruiting hearing 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 hearing 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 hearing 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.