Clinical trials
Hearing Loss clinical trials
Below are recruiting hearing loss clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 177 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07039435Recruiting
Perceptual adaptation after cochlear implant
This study looks at how people adapt to hearing with a cochlear implant. It's for adults who are getting one implant in one ear while the other ear has normal or near-normal hearing.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07011927Recruiting
Testing a new electrode placement during cochlear implant surgery
This study is testing a safe way to place an extra electrode near a nerve in your ear during cochlear implant surgery. The goal is to see if this can improve hearing outcomes.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06955494Recruiting
Smartphone brain training for memory and hearing
This study tests whether a brain-training program done on a smartphone can improve hearing, thinking, and quality of life in people with mild memory problems and hearing loss. You and a family caregiver will use the program together.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - 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 - NCT06894303Recruiting
Remote programming for cochlear implants in routine follow-up
This study tests if cochlear implants can be adjusted remotely (without visiting the clinic) during regular follow-ups. If you have a compatible implant and sound processor, you may be able to take part from home.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT04708717Recruiting
Testing brain training for people with cochlear implants
This study focuses on people who already use cochlear implants and tests a way to improve how the brain processes sound timing. If you’re an adult cochlear implant user, you may be able to join and help researchers understand what works best for hearing.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06860022Recruiting
Sentence Shaping for deaf or hard of hearing children
This trial tests a new way to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing improve their sentence writing skills. It focuses on children who use both spoken English and American Sign Language and need extra help with word order and grammar.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 9–15 - NCT06844071Recruiting
Safety of Sentio bone conduction implant in teens
This study tests the safety and performance of the Sentio bone conduction implant (a device that helps you hear by sending sound through the skull) in teenagers aged 12 to 17. It may be an option if you have certain types of hearing loss that cannot be helped by regular hearing aids.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 12–18 - NCT06737185Recruiting
Comparing two ways to set a cochlear implant
This trial tests if a new method for programming cochlear implants helps people understand speech better than the usual method. If you are an adult getting a cochlear implant, this study could help improve how you hear.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT06723262Recruiting
Testing a new sound tuning for cochlear implant users
This trial studies a new way to adjust a cochlear implant's sound settings based on how the ear naturally processes pitches. It may help improve speech understanding over 6 months compared to standard settings.
LimogesAges 18 years+ - NCT06696456Enrolling by invitation
Long-term follow-up of gene therapy for otoferlin hearing loss
This study follows up with people who received a gene therapy (AAVAnc80-hOTOF) in a previous clinical trial. It checks how well the treatment works over time and how safe it is.
Iowa City, IowaAges 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 - NCT06662058Recruiting
Remote hearing test for head and neck cancer patients on cisplatin or radiation
This study tests a remote hearing test to monitor hearing changes in patients with head and neck cancer getting cisplatin chemotherapy and/or radiation. The goal is to catch hearing loss early so treatment can be adjusted.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06607146Recruiting
Computer training to improve hearing after cochlear implant
This study tests whether practicing listening exercises on a computer can help adults who just got a cochlear implant understand speech better and feel more satisfied with their hearing. If you are getting a cochlear implant at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, you might be able to join.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06507007Recruiting
Inner ear function in Turner syndrome
This study looks at why some people with Turner syndrome have inner ear problems. It uses MRI and CBCT scans to understand the genetic and epigenetic causes.
HerningAges 18–60 - NCT06051006Recruiting
Testing Cochlear Implant Settings in Teens
This study tests a method to set cochlear implant sound levels using a small reflex in the ear. It may help doctors find the best sound settings for users aged 8-17.
ParisAges 8–17 - NCT05486637RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Hearing aid and implant study using voice emotion prompts
This early-phase study checks how well people understand emotions in voices when they have a cochlear implant (or normal hearing). It may help improve communication training and support for patients and families.
Tempe, ArizonaAges 6–80 - NCT06354010Recruiting
Study of Early-Onset Hearing Loss Related to GJB2 Gene
This study looks at hearing loss that starts in early adulthood (after age 16) and is linked to a specific gene change (GJB2). Researchers want to understand how this type of hearing loss changes over time.
Tampa, FloridaAges 30–55 - NCT06340633RecruitingPhase 2
Testing SPI-1005 with cochlear implant surgery
This trial tests an oral medication, SPI-1005, given to adults receiving a cochlear implant to see if it improves hearing outcomes. It may help people with moderate to profound hearing loss who are scheduled for implant surgery.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18 years+ - NCT06355102Enrolling by invitation
Study of tinnitus after sudden hearing loss using brain scans
This study uses brain imaging (fMRI) and blood tests to understand why some people with sudden hearing loss develop tinnitus (ringing in the ears) while others do not. It may help researchers find better ways to prevent or treat tinnitus.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06237790Recruiting
Gene therapy versus cochlear implants for congenital hearing loss
This study looks at how well gene therapy or cochlear implants help restore hearing in people with severe hearing loss from birth. It compares the outcomes of these two treatments to see which is more effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 6 months+ - NCT06100393Recruiting
New sound processing for better hearing in cochlear implant users
This trial tests new sound-processing software in cochlear implants to help users hear speech better in noisy places. It may help adult implant users who struggle with conversations in background noise.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT04591093Recruiting
Tested deep vs shallow sound settings in cochlear implants
This study looks at how changing the “stimulation depth” (how deep the sound signals are delivered in the implant) affects hearing performance in people with cochlear implants. It may help find the best settings for improving hearing outcomes for suitable adults.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05946577Recruiting
Links tinnitus and hearing changes after head and neck cancer treatment
This study looks at how tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing problems may develop after radiotherapy alone or with certain chemotherapy for high-risk head and neck cancer. The goal is to better understand who is more likely to experience these side effects.
ParisAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hearing loss?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 177 recruiting hearing loss 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 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 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.