Clinical trials
Hearing clinical trials
Below are recruiting hearing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 220 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07222202Recruiting
Testing flexible hearing aids for hearing loss
This study tests flexible hearing aids for people with conductive or mixed hearing loss (where sound is blocked or not transmitted well to the inner ear). It aims to see if these devices work well and are comfortable for daily use.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 6 months–80 years - NCT07298499Enrolling by invitation
Hearing aids and sound therapy for tinnitus
This trial tests using hearing aids with built-in tinnitus maskers to see if they help adults who have both hearing loss and ringing in the ears. It aims to find out if these devices improve hearing and reduce tinnitus symptoms.
Broomfield, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07116135Recruiting
Hearing aid benefits on speech understanding and listening effort
This trial tests whether a new hearing instrument improves your ability to understand speech and reduces the mental effort of listening. If you are an experienced hearing aid user with moderate to moderately severe hearing loss, you may be eligible.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–95 - 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 - NCT06641999Recruiting
Tinnitus implant study for adults with chronic tinnitus and hearing loss
This trial tests if a special implant can reduce tinnitus loudness in adults who have had chronic tinnitus for at least 6 months and have some hearing loss. You may qualify if your tinnitus is severe and not helped by standard treatments like hearing aids or therapy.
Edegem, BelgiumAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT05788536RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy study for OTOF-related hearing loss
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy delivered into the ear to improve hearing in people with certain OTOF gene changes. It studies safety and how well the treatment can work, especially in children and infants, as doctors monitor hearing tests for up to 48 weeks.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05670496Recruiting
NIDCD medical data and sample collection for communication disorders
This study collects medical information and specimens to support research on problems with hearing, balance, taste, smell, voice, speech, and language. It may help you (or your child) get additional evaluation and follow-up through NIDCD, especially if your clinician thinks it could be useful.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–99 - 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+ - NCT07083089Recruiting
Hearing and thinking in early Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
This trial studies how hearing relates to early memory and movement problems in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. It may help find new ways to detect and track these conditions.
MontpellierAges 50–85 - NCT05593484Recruiting
School hearing screenings with telemedicine referral
This trial helps check children’s hearing at participating schools in rural Alaska, and then connects families with specialty care by video (telemedicine) if needed. It may help children get faster evaluation and support for hearing problems.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 3–21 - NCT05572073Recruiting
Study of otoferlin hearing loss over time
This study follows people with hearing loss caused by changes (mutations) in the otoferlin gene to better understand how hearing and hearing-related test results change over time. It may help researchers prepare for future treatments by building a clear picture of the natural course of the condition.
Iowa City, IowaAges Up to 44 years - NCT05535634Recruiting
Sound-based hearing check for young Finnish-speaking children
This trial studies a sound-based hearing test to help check hearing in young children. It may be useful if your child is being evaluated for hearing but has no prior inner-ear hearing damage.
TurkuAges 3–10 - NCT05513833Recruiting
School hearing checks with remote specialty follow-up
This study offers hearing screening through schools in certain rural Kentucky counties and uses telemedicine (video/phone) to connect families with hearing specialists when needed. It may help by catching hearing problems earlier and speeding up referrals.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 3–11 - NCT05402813Recruiting
Study of hearing loss in children with GJB2 or OTOF gene changes
This study follows children with hearing loss caused by changes in specific genes (GJB2 or OTOF). It helps researchers understand how hearing develops over time and how children may do with or without cochlear implants.
ParisAges Up to 16 years - NCT05365646Recruiting
In-ear device to test and improve speech clarity for fall risk
This study checks whether an in-ear device can enhance how clearly you speak, especially for people at risk of falling. You may do simple walking/standing tasks and use a study mobile app to help collect information.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 55 years+ - NCT05325450Recruiting
Improving hearing for cochlear implant users
This trial tests a program to help adults who use a cochlear implant hear better, especially those who have hearing loss in only one ear or who are getting a second implant. It aims to optimize hearing performance after the implant is activated.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT05260307Recruiting
Improving hearing of multiple voices and speech understanding
This study tests ways to improve how people perceive space in sound and understand speech when many voices are talking at once. It may help adults with normal hearing or hearing loss better follow conversations in noisy, “overlapping voices” situations.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT04696835Recruiting
Brain-light test with pediatric hearing aids
This study uses a special non-painful sensor test on the head (functional near-infrared spectroscopy, or fNIRS) to understand how young children’s brains respond while wearing hearing aids. It may help improve how hearing aids are adjusted for babies and toddlers with hearing differences.
LilleAges 3 months–1.5 years - NCT05028972Recruiting
Improving how the emergency room supports people with hearing loss
This study looks at strategies to help people with hearing difficulties in VA emergency departments and measure how well those strategies work. You may be asked about your communication needs and then followed for outcomes during your emergency visit.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 60 years+ - NCT04915183RecruitingPhase 2
Atorvastatin to help prevent cisplatin-related hearing loss
This Phase 2 trial tests whether a cholesterol medicine called atorvastatin can protect hearing in people with head and neck cancer receiving cisplatin plus radiation. If it works, it may reduce the chance or severity of treatment-related hearing damage.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–100 - NCT04899037Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for people using an implanted hearing device
This study checks how well long-term care works for people who may use an osseointegrated hearing device (an implanted option that connects to bone). It may help by improving long-term support and outcomes for hearing and day-to-day functioning over about three years.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–85 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hearing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 220 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.