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
- 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 - NCT04672174Enrolling by invitation
Cognitive screening study for adults with hearing loss
This study checks how well people with hearing loss perform on thinking and memory tests (cognitive screening). It may help researchers find better ways to spot thinking changes in people with hearing loss and understand what factors are involved.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 50–90 - NCT04501081Recruiting
Studying how inherited hearing loss changes over time
This study follows people and families with autosomal dominant inherited hearing loss to better understand how it progresses. It may help researchers learn what to expect over time and guide future treatment planning.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3–99 - NCT04240561Recruiting
Study of hearing aid results in people with Alzheimer’s dementia
This study looks at how much hearing aid outcomes vary in older adults who have Alzheimer’s dementia or mild memory problems. It may help researchers understand what hearing aids work best and for whom.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50–90 - NCT04192656RecruitingPhase 4
PAP treatment for sudden hearing loss with sleep apnea
This trial tests whether using PAP (a breathing device for sleep apnea) can improve sudden hearing loss that happens alongside obstructive sleep apnea. It may help by reducing stress on the body during sleep and supporting hearing recovery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT04070937Recruiting
Imaging findings and balance function in bilateral vestibulopathy
This study compares CT/MRI imaging results (radiological lesions) with balance system function tests in people with bilateral vestibulopathy. The goal is to see whether changes seen on scans match how well your inner-ear/balance nerves are working, which could improve understanding and future treatment decisions.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18–90 - NCT05101304Recruiting
European registry for people with amyloidosis
This study collects health information from people who may have amyloidosis or who already have a confirmed diagnosis. It aims to better understand amyloidosis in real-world care across European centers, which can help future patients and treatments.
CréteilAges Any age - NCT05129748RecruitingPhase 2
Prevent hearing damage during cisplatin chemotherapy
This Phase 2 trial tests whether sodium thiosulfate and mannitol can reduce hearing damage (ototoxicity) in adults receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. It may help protect hearing while you get cancer treatment.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03914378Recruiting
Study how radiation and cisplatin affect hearing in head and neck cancer
This study looks at how radiotherapy, and possibly cisplatin chemotherapy, affect hearing in people treated for head and neck cancer. It may help doctors better predict hearing side effects and plan hearing monitoring or prevention.
ManchesterAges 18 years+ - NCT07822802Enrolling by invitation
Understanding speech in noisy places
This study tests how well people can understand speech when there is background noise. You may join if you are a healthy adult without hearing or thinking problems.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT06490237Recruiting
Studying hearing nerve signals during brain surgery
This study records how the hearing nerve responds to speech sounds during planned brain surgery. It aims to understand hearing loss better and may help improve future treatments.
ReimsAges 18 years+ - NCT03996824Recruiting
Gene therapy study for certain vestibular schwannoma surgeries
This trial tests delivering gene therapy into the inner-ear hearing balance nerve cells during surgery for vestibular schwannoma. It may help by improving how the inner ear functions after tumor removal, but you must meet several specific surgery and safety requirements.
Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07703800Recruiting
Testing a better sound fitting for single-sided deaf cochlear implant users
This study tests if a cochlear implant fitting based on your ear's anatomy helps you hear speech in noisy places and enjoy music more. It is for people who are deaf in one ear and use a MED-EL cochlear implant.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06673836Recruiting
Treadmill vs cycling for balance in hearing-impaired kids
This trial compares using an inclined treadmill versus dynamic cycling to improve balance in children with hearing impairment. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two exercises to see which helps balance more.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–10 - 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 - NCT05982158Recruiting
Talking to an Avatar vs. Talk Therapy for Hearing Voices
This trial compares a new therapy where you talk to a computer avatar that represents the voice you hear, with standard cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help reduce the distress from hearing voices. You must have been hearing voices for at least a year, and they should be upsetting or negative.
Hawthorn, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT03745560Recruiting
Test hearing testing during surgery to guide cochlear implant decisions
This study uses a special hearing test done during surgery for vestibular schwannoma to help decide what hearing treatment you need afterward. It may help guide whether a cochlear implant is a good option for hearing rehabilitation.
Vienna, AustriaAges 18–99 - NCT04296097Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for severe, steady disabling tinnitus
This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (a device that sends controlled signals to the brain) can reduce severe, constant tinnitus that has not improved with usual treatments. It may help lower the loudness distress and improve daily quality of life for people whose tinnitus is especially disabling.
GrenobleAges 18–75 - 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 - 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+ - 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+
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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.