Clinical trials
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural clinical trials
Below are recruiting hearing loss, sensorineural clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 88 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07860580Recruiting
Blood markers in children with congenital hearing loss
This study looks at certain substances in the blood of children with congenital hearing loss (hearing loss present from birth) to see if they are different from children with normal hearing. It may help doctors understand why hearing loss happens and could lead to better treatments.
SanliurfaAges Up to 17 years - NCT05670158Recruiting
Testing blood immune markers after cochlear implantation
This study compares blood and fluid-related immune “profiles” after cochlear implant surgery versus another ear/middle-ear surgery group. It aims to learn which immune signals may be linked to hearing outcomes and recovery after implantation.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT07691853Recruiting
Custom hearing fitting for cochlear implant users with a hearing aid in the other ear
This study tests a new way to adjust the settings on your cochlear implant and hearing aid together. The goal is to improve your hearing by using the natural structure of your ear, which might help you hear better in everyday situations.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06664697Recruiting
Study of the IotaSOFT Insertion System for cochlear implants
This trial tests a new robotic system that helps doctors insert cochlear implant electrodes more gently. It may lead to safer surgery and better hearing outcomes for people with severe hearing loss.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 12 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+ - NCT07575334Recruiting
Acupuncture for sudden hearing loss
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help restore hearing in people who suddenly lost hearing in one ear within the past few days. If you've had sudden unexplained hearing loss, this study may help determine if acupuncture is an effective treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT07505667Recruiting
Yiyuancong for sudden hearing loss
This trial tests a medicine called Yiyuancong for people who recently lost hearing in one ear suddenly. If you are between 18 and 60 years old and your hearing loss started within the last 3 days, this study may be an option.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT04733950Recruiting
Test how much effort listening takes with cochlear implants
This study measures how your brain and eyes respond when you listen and focus on sounds. It compares people using a cochlear implant with people who have normal hearing, to understand listening effort and attention.
ParisAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06499805Recruiting
Barriers and helpers to using OTC hearing aids
This study looks at what helps or makes it harder for adults to successfully use over-the-counter hearing aids. It focuses on people who have mild to moderate hearing loss in both ears and have never tried a hearing aid.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–89 - NCT01793168Recruiting
Rare disease registry and history study
This study keeps a registry (a structured list) of people with rare diseases and may also track how the condition changes over time. It can help researchers better understand rare illnesses and find gaps in care, which may improve future treatments.
Sioux Falls, South DakotaAges Any age - NCT06968507RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid pills vs. ear injections for sudden hearing loss
This trial compares two treatments for sudden hearing loss: steroid pills taken by mouth or steroid injections into the ear. It aims to find which is more effective for patients who developed hearing loss within the last 2 weeks.
Istanbul, KartalAges 18–80 - NCT06962540Enrolling by invitation
Understanding personal listening strategies in hearing loss
This study looks at how people with hearing loss use different listening strategies. It may help find better ways to support hearing in daily life.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT06936449Recruiting
Long-term follow-up of a cochlear implant that releases medicine
This study is checking how well a cochlear implant that slowly releases a medicine (dexamethasone) to reduce swelling works over a long time. It is for people who already took part in the main study for this implant.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06722170Recruiting
Gene therapy study for hearing loss caused by OTOF gene mutation
This trial tests a gene therapy called EH002 for people with severe or profound hearing loss due to changes in the OTOF gene. The treatment aims to help the ear hear better by replacing the faulty gene.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 6 months+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hearing loss, sensorineural?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 88 recruiting hearing loss, sensorineural 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 loss, sensorineural 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 loss, sensorineural 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.
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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.