Clinical trials
Hearing clinical trials
Below are recruiting hearing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 234 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07364747RecruitingPhase 2
Does acetylcysteine protect hearing during cisplatin chemo?
This trial tests if taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help prevent hearing loss caused by high-dose cisplatin chemotherapy. If you're getting cisplatin and are between 18 and 70, you may be able to join.
Bangkok, BangkoknoiAges 18–70 - NCT02310399Recruiting
Auditory brainstem implant for children without cochleae or hearing nerves
This study looks at whether an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) can help children hear sounds and develop listening/communication skills when the usual inner-ear hearing structures or hearing nerves are missing or not working. It may help some children who cannot benefit from a cochlear implant, but spoken language may not be the main outcome.
New York, New YorkAges 1.5 years–21 years - NCT02702869Enrolling by invitation
Study of improving care for common facial clefts
This trial is part of a quality-improvement and research program for people with typical facial clefts. It aims to help improve how care is organized and measured across treatment centers, which may benefit future patients and help your team deliver coordinated care.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 1 day–22 years - NCT00341874Enrolling by invitation
Genetic study of deafness in Pakistani families
This study looks at genetic causes of deafness by comparing affected and unaffected family members. It may help researchers understand why some people are born or develop deafness and guide future diagnosis for families in Pakistan.
LahoreAges 2 years+ - NCT07402941Recruiting
Testing inner ear stimulation during awake ear surgery
This study tests a new way to stimulate your hearing nerve during ear surgery while you are awake. It might help doctors better understand hearing loss and improve future treatments.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07447427Recruiting
Language development in kids with cochlear implants and speech therapy
This study looks at how children with cochlear implants develop language and how speech-language therapy can help. It may be a good fit for children who received a cochlear implant between 8 and 24 months old and have had follow-up care for at least two years.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 2.7 years–4 years - NCT07506408Recruiting
Online listening training for adults with hearing difficulties
This study tests two types of online listening exercises that may help improve how well you understand speech in noise, even for people who normally use hearing aids. You'll practice from home and researchers will check if it helps your hearing, thinking, and everyday conversations.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07541547Recruiting
Using wearables and hearing tests to predict adult health risks
This study uses a smartphone app, a wearable device (like a fitness tracker), and hearing tests to collect health information and predict future health problems. It may help doctors identify health risks earlier so you can take steps to stay healthier.
Zhunan, MiaoliAges 18 years+ - NCT07542834Recruiting
Virtual Reality Training for Medical Students
This study tests whether using virtual reality can help medical students learn better and feel more confident in their training. Researchers will compare how students learn with VR versus traditional methods.
Athens, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07557771Recruiting
Testing Middle Ear Function with Sound Waves
This research study tests a new way to measure how well your middle ear (the tiny bones behind your eardrum) works using sound waves instead of traditional hearing tests. It involves three groups: people with normal hearing, people with conductive hearing loss, and people scheduled for cochlear implant surgery.
LeuvenAges 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 - NCT07635368Recruiting
Blood Markers in Newborns With CMV Infection
This research study examines blood samples from newborns to identify biological markers (proteins and genetic signals) that could help detect and understand congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection—a virus some babies are born with. Finding these markers might help doctors identify infected infants earlier and develop better treatments.
CopenhagenAges birth–4 weeks - NCT07500311Enrolling by invitation
Comparison of a new sound management feature for Med-El cochlear implants
This trial tests if a new automatic sound feature helps people with Med-El cochlear implants hear better in different environments. It compares performance with the feature turned on versus off.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 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 - 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 - NCT05870527Enrolling by invitation
Pupil changes during vagus nerve stimulation during ear surgery
This study looks at how your pupils (the black center of the eye) respond while a vagus nerve device is turned on during surgery for either a cochlear implant or a vagus nerve stimulator. It aims to better understand the eye/nerve effects of this stimulation, which may improve how such procedures are done safely.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05110183Enrolling by invitation
Bionic ear implant surgery for certain inner-ear nerve tumors
This study looks at a special “opto-electrical” cochlear implant for people who need a specific type of tumor-removal surgery near the facial nerve and hearing structures. It may help restore hearing in people whose hearing is already severely reduced and who meet the tumor and hearing-size criteria.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–89
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hearing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 234 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.