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
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT06781749Recruiting
Measuring social engagement in older adults with hearing loss
This study tests a new way to objectively measure how socially engaged older adults with hearing loss are. It may help researchers better understand the impact of hearing loss on social participation.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 60 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT05554692Enrolling by invitation
Study how aging and cochlear implants affect speech timing
This study looks at how the brain processes the timing of sounds and speech in people with cochlear implants and in people with typical hearing. It may help researchers understand what changes with age and how implant hearing works in the real world.
College Park, MarylandAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT07765186Recruiting
How sound and attention affect hearing with cochlear implants
This study tests how people focus on sounds in noisy situations, comparing those with normal hearing and those with cochlear implants. It aims to better understand how the brain processes sound, which could improve hearing technology.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–90 - NCT06864273Recruiting
Pharmacy training to help with hearing aids in rural areas
This study trains pharmacy technicians in rural Alabama and Mississippi to help adults with mild to moderate hearing loss use over-the-counter hearing aids. It aims to improve access to hearing care in communities where it is limited.
Tuscaloosa, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06530979Recruiting
Nutrition education for adults with profound hearing loss
This trial tests if a special nutrition program (using sign language) helps adults with severe hearing loss learn about healthy eating and improve their diet.
RiyadhAges 18–65 - NCT06805175Recruiting
Balance implant study for adults with dizziness
This study tests a new device that may help restore balance for people with long-term dizziness from inner ear problems. The implant is placed surgically to stimulate the balance nerve.
Antwerp, WilrijkAges 18 years+ - NCT07024524Recruiting
Hearing evaluation and rehab system for congenital hearing loss
This study is developing a system to evaluate and improve hearing for people with congenital hearing loss. It compares participants who have hearing loss (and have used hearing aids, cochlear implants, or gene therapy) with healthy controls, to better understand and treat hearing challenges.
ShanghaiAges 1–35 - NCT06521190RecruitingPhase 2
Testing ACOU085 to prevent hearing loss from cisplatin chemotherapy
This trial tests a new drug called ACOU085 to prevent hearing loss in men with testicular cancer who are receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. If you meet the hearing and health criteria, you may be able to join and help see if this drug can protect your hearing.
Tübingen, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–45 - NCT06248398Recruiting
Robot-assisted cochlear implant and hearing in noise
This trial tests whether a robot-assisted cochlear implant surgery improves how well you hear speech in noisy environments. If you have severe hearing loss in both ears and are a candidate for a cochlear implant, this study may help show if the robotic method leads to better hearing outcomes.
ParisAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07245030Recruiting
Virtual reality vs show-do for dental anxiety in kids with hearing loss
This trial tests whether virtual reality or a show-do method works better to reduce dental anxiety in children who have moderate to severe hearing loss. If your child needs a dental cleaning, this could help make the visit less stressful.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 6–12 - NCT07731321Enrolling by invitation
Are Earplug Instructions Better One Way Or Another?
This study compares different ways of teaching people how to use earplugs. It will look at which method works best to protect hearing in a noisy workplace.
Chiang MaiAges 20–60 - NCT07431125Recruiting
Surgery and hearing test link in one-sided conductive hearing loss
This study looks at how surgery findings relate to hearing tests in people with one-sided conductive hearing loss but a normal eardrum. It may help if you have a specific type of hearing loss where sound is blocked, and your eardrum is intact.
Asyut, Asyut GovernorateAges Any age - NCT06375278Recruiting
Cooling device to protect hearing during cochlear implant
This trial tests a special cooling device used during cochlear implant surgery to help protect any remaining hearing you have. It may be a good option if you are already planning to get a cochlear implant at the University of Miami.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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
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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.