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
- NCT07489807Recruiting
Can mild hearing aids help with tinnitus?
This study tests if mild-gain hearing aids can reduce bothersome tinnitus in people with normal hearing. It aims to see if wearing these devices improves your tinnitus perception.
LyngbyAges 18 years+ - NCT07509788Recruiting
Studying hearing with two ears in kids with cochlear implants
This trial looks at how hearing with both ears helps children with cochlear implants listen more easily and think better. It compares kids with implants to those with normal hearing.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 6–18 - NCT07513077Recruiting
Hearing Loss Prevention Program for Primary School Children
This study tests whether a hearing protection education program called HoorToren helps 11–12 year old children in Dutch schools prevent noise-induced hearing loss. The program teaches kids about protecting their ears from loud sounds.
RotterdamAges Any age - NCT07575334Recruiting
Acupuncture for sudden hearing loss
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help restore hearing in people who suddenly lost hearing in one ear within the past few days. If you've had sudden unexplained hearing loss, this study may help determine if acupuncture is an effective treatment.
ShanghaiAges 18–70 - NCT07578909Recruiting
Walking Backward With and Without Balance Trainer for Deaf Children
This study tests whether walking backward, with or without a special balance trainer tool, helps children with significant hearing loss improve their balance and how they move. Better balance could help them feel more confident and prevent falls.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 8–12 - NCT07625462Recruiting
How hearing affects brain development in children
This research study looks at how hearing—whether typical or affected by hearing loss—shapes how children's brains grow and develop. Researchers will compare brain development in children with normal hearing, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing devices.
ShanghaiAges Up to 18 years - NCT07637981RecruitingPhase 2
Safety Study of DX243 for Hearing Loss in Noise
This study tests a new medicine (DX243) to see if it is safe and well-tolerated in people with hearing difficulties, especially trouble hearing speech in noisy environments. The goal is to understand how the body processes this medicine and whether it might help improve hearing.
Liège, LiègeAges 18–75 - NCT07646119Recruiting
Understanding Hidden Hearing Loss in Older Adults
This study investigates 'hidden hearing loss'—a condition where people have normal standard hearing test results but still struggle to hear in difficult situations. Researchers want to understand this problem better in adults over 60 to potentially improve diagnosis and treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT07259694Enrolling by invitation
Exercise study for people with hearing loss
This trial tests if traditional exercises can improve physical and mental health in adults with severe hearing loss. It aims to find safe and helpful activities that you can do regularly.
Changchun, JilinAges 1.5 years+ - NCT07205484Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Early communication help for deaf or hard of hearing toddlers
This study looks at the long-term effects of early communication support for toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing. It may help show how early intervention can improve language and social skills.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 5–8 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07417956Recruiting
Measuring reflex in cochlear implant for kids
This study tests a new way to program cochlear implants in children by measuring a tiny muscle reflex in the ear. This could help doctors set the sound levels more accurately without needing the child to respond.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges birth–7 years - NCT03429036Recruiting
Collecting head and neck tissue samples for research
This study collects tissue and fluid samples from people with head and neck disorders to help researchers learn more about these conditions. By donating leftover samples from your regular medical care, you can help advance research without extra procedures.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 3–120 - NCT01629108Recruiting
Hearing and balance test study for healthy volunteers
This study measures normal (expected) results from hearing and balance tests in healthy people. It may help researchers and clinics better understand what “normal” looks like so future patients’ test results can be interpreted more accurately.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 5–80 - NCT06942117Recruiting
Caffeine's effect on understanding speech in noise
This trial tests whether drinking caffeine helps young adults hear speech better in noisy places. If you have normal hearing, don't smoke, and don't have certain health issues, you might be able to join.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–30 - NCT06885411Recruiting
Hearing loss from metal-on-metal hip implants
This study looks at whether metal-on-metal hip replacements can affect hearing. It aims to understand if there is a link between these implants and hearing loss.
DelftAges Any age - NCT06812273Recruiting
Auditory training study for younger and older adults
This trial tests whether auditory training can improve how people process sounds. It compares outcomes between younger adults (18-30) and older adults (60-85) who have normal or near-normal hearing.
Riverside, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT06768762Recruiting
Home activity program for knee replacement recovery
This study tests a home-based physical activity program for adults who have had a knee replacement at least a year ago. It aims to help you become more active with remote support and coaching.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 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 - NCT06264245Recruiting
Sound processing at work and hearing health study
This trial looks at how using platforms that change sound, like online meeting tools, might affect your hearing. It compares people who use these tools a lot with those who use them less.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT06051006Recruiting
Testing Cochlear Implant Settings in Teens
This study tests a method to set cochlear implant sound levels using a small reflex in the ear. It may help doctors find the best sound settings for users aged 8-17.
ParisAges 8–17 - NCT07533071Recruiting
Study of Timing in Getting Hearing Aid Help
This research examines how delays in getting hearing aids or other listening devices affect people's everyday communication and quality of life. Understanding this may help doctors better support people with hearing loss.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06958523Recruiting
Apple Health Study for US iPhone users
This study uses your iPhone and optional devices like Apple Watch to collect health data over time. It aims to discover how technology can help monitor and improve health.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+
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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.