Clinical trials
Hearing clinical trials
Below are recruiting hearing clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 221 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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+ - NCT06743295Recruiting
AI noise reduction in Phonak hearing aids
This study tests a new AI feature in Phonak hearing aids to reduce background noise. It may help people with hearing loss, whether or not they already use hearing aids, and even those with one cochlear implant.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–110 - NCT05847426Recruiting
Testing early hearing support using brain scans in babies
This study helps improve early hearing care by using a simple brain scan test (fNIRS) in babies with permanent hearing loss. It compares different early intervention approaches and aims to find better ways to support hearing development early on.
East Melbourne, VictoriaAges 24 years+ - NCT06628505Recruiting
Auditory training study for people with mild brain injury
This trial tests a type of listening training to see if it can help people who have had a mild traumatic brain injury (concussion). It may improve how your brain processes sound.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–55 - NCT06580847Recruiting
Choir for older adults with untreated hearing loss
This trial tests whether joining a choir helps older adults with untreated hearing loss. If you have mild-to-moderate hearing loss and do not use hearing aids, this study may be a good fit for you.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT06516575Recruiting
Listening effort in cochlear implant users
This study measures how much effort it takes to listen and understand speech for adults with cochlear implants compared to those with normal hearing. It can help researchers learn how to improve hearing outcomes.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–75 - NCT06400992Recruiting
Testing Sky hearing technology in children
This study is testing the Sky CI sound processor in children aged 6–16 who use cochlear implants and/or hearing aids. The goal is to see how well the Sky technology works for hearing in noise.
ParisAges 6–16 - 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+ - NCT06303180Recruiting
Storing tissue samples for hearing and balance studies
This study collects and stores tissue and blood samples from people with hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, or language conditions, as well as from healthy volunteers. The samples help researchers better understand these conditions and may lead to improved treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–99 - NCT06229717Recruiting
Balance and hearing study for children with hearing loss
This study looks at how hearing loss affects balance in children aged 3 to 10. It tests balance and inner ear function to help understand the connection between hearing and balance problems.
HerningAges 3–10 - NCT05962359Recruiting
Personalized coaching for language in young children with hearing loss
This trial tests a language program designed for young children with hearing loss who are getting cochlear implants. It aims to improve how well children understand and use spoken language, by using a “prediction” approach to tailor support.
Chicago, IllinoisAges birth–5 years - NCT05955469Recruiting
Test two cochlear implant sound-fitting methods
This trial compares two ways of setting up a cochlear implant for adults who need one and speak French. It may help find a fitting approach that gives clearer sound by using a “tonotopy-based” method versus a standard method.
Saint-EtienneAges 18 years+ - NCT05859568Enrolling by invitation
Hearing device fit checks and baseline performance study
This study measures how well hearing devices work and how they are best fitted at the start. It helps the company collect baseline information so future testing and fitting can be improved.
Valencia, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT05821959RecruitingPhase 3
Gene therapy for otoferlin-related hearing loss
This trial tests a gene therapy that aims to restore hearing in people with a specific genetic form of hearing loss. The therapy is given as a one-time injection into the inner ear and may help you hear without needing a cochlear implant.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Any age - 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 - 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 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for hearing?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 221 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.