Clinical trials: Hearing Impairment, open to volunteers
Alzheimer Disease, Dementia
HEARS-NPS: Addressing Hearing Loss as a Common Unmet Contributor of Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
This randomized controlled trial study aims to evaluate a revised hearing care intervention for older adults with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- HEARS-NPS (NCT06930560)
- Testing
- HEARS-NPS device, HEARS-NPS program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment, Mild
ENACT Program on Auditory Perception and Function, Cognitive Function and Health-related Quality of Life
Although previous studies indicated that tackling hearing loss may have a secondary benefit in improving cognitive function and delaying the onset of dementia, a more integrated care approach to optimize both hearing and…
- Trial name
- NCT06955494
- Testing
- Empowerment Network for Auditory-Cognitive Training (ENACT) Program, Usual Care
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment
Auditory-Cognitive Optimization Care Program for Older Adults With Hearing Loss and Cognitive Impairment
Hearing loss and cognitive impairment are common and interrelated health problems that may affect communication, information processing, attention, psychological well-being, daily functioning, and quality of life.
- Trial name
- A-COP (NCT07869745)
- Testing
- Auditory-Cognitive Optimization Care Program (A-COP), Hearing Management and Newspaper-Reading Activities
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Vision and Hearing Loss, Vision Impairment
SENSE-Brain Health Pro for Older Adults With Sensory Loss
The goal of this study is to learn about the outcomes, usability, and accessibility of the online Brain Health Pro program for older adults with hearing difficulties, vision difficulties, or both.
- Conditions
- Vision and Hearing Loss, Vision Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Vision Difficulty
- Trial name
- SENSE-BHPro (NCT07856888)
- Testing
- Brain Health Pro
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Hearing Loss, Mild Cognitive Impairment
OTC Hearing Aid and MCI
The goal of this study is to better understand if, in patients with mild to moderate hearing loss who are also experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), Over-the-Counter…
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
- Trial name
- NCT06112860
- Testing
- Over the counter hearing aid, Communication Strategies Information/Counseling
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Hearing Impairment
A Study Examining Acceptability of Auditory Implant Fitting Software Technologies
Auditory implant fitting software is used by hearing healthcare professionals to adjust and optimize hearing implant systems for people with hearing loss.
- Trial name
- SUNRISE-MU (NCT07763873)
- Testing
- Investigational Software
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Cochlear
Alzheimer Disease, Hearing Loss
Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI)
Early Age-Related Hearing Loss Investigation (EARHLI) is a single site study that will randomize late middle age adults to either a hearing intervention (including hearing aids) or a health education intervention.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer Disease, Hearing Loss, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- EARHLI (NCT06174038)
- Testing
- Hearing Intervention, Health Education Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Perceived Hearing Loss
Clinical Evaluation of Hearing Aid OTC Self-Assessment Methods for Adults With Perceived Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two methods of self assessment of hearing with conventional audiometry in an OTC Hearing Aid for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss.
- Conditions
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Perceived Hearing Loss, Hearing Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT07738237
- Testing
- OTC Hearing Aid Self Fitting App, Audiometry
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Rehear Audiology Company LTD
Hearing Loss, Hearing Impairment
HEARS Maryland: Extending Capacity for Affordable, Accessible Hearing Care Through Older Adult Peer Mentorship
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a Community Health Worker (CHW) delivered hearing loss intervention program (HEARS) for older adults in Maryland in collaboration with community organizations.
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Hearing Impairment, Age Related Hearing Loss, Age-related Hearing Impairment
- Trial name
- HEARS MD (NCT07699146)
- Testing
- HEARS MD Device, HEARS MD Program
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Visual Impairment, Hearing Loss
Survey of Sensory Impairment Indicators Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older in Xinxing County
This cross-sectional population-based survey will be conducted among residents aged 65 years and older in Xinxing County, Yunfu, Guangdong Province, China.
- Conditions
- Visual Impairment, Hearing Loss, Dual Sensory Impairment, Cataract
- Trial name
- NCT07694505
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,854 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University
Hearing Impairment
Clinical Evaluation of Frequency Allocation for Bimodal CI Users
This study will examine experienced, bimodal cochlear implant (CI) patients who receive an alternative frequency allocation table (FAT) to determine how it improves sound quality, device satisfaction, and speech perception…
- Trial name
- NCT06663917
- Testing
- Experimental frequency allocation table (FAT) - 438 Hz, Standard FAT - 188 Hz
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Hearing Impairment, Sensorineural, Perceived Hearing Loss
Clinical Evaluation of the RH210 Hearing Aid
The RH210A is an air-conduction hearing aid designed for adults with perceived mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss. The purpose of this clinical investigation is to generate objective and subjective evidence of the…
- Trial name
- NCT07572357
- Testing
- Investigational device (RH210A), Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with Hearing Aid Feature (HAF)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Rehear Audiology Company LTD
Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Dementia of Alzheimer Type
Characterizing Variability in Hearing Aid Outcomes in Among Older Adults With Alzheimer's Dementia
This current translational project, funded by NIH, aims to better understand the impact of various signal modification strategies for older adults with Alzheimer's dementia and its potential precursor, known as amnestic mild…
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Sensorineural, Dementia of Alzheimer Type, Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- NCT04240561
- Testing
- High level of signal manipulation, Low level of signal manipulation
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Hearing Impaired (Partially)
A Treatment for a Form of Age-Related Central Auditory Processing Disorder Consisting of Clemastine Fumarate Plus Engineered Sound
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the efficacy of Clemastine Fumarate in the presence of engineered sound to treat age-related central auditory processing disorder (CAPD).
- Conditions
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Hearing Impaired (Partially), Hearing, Hearing Abnormality
- Trial name
- CAPD-LOOT (NCT07304024)
- Testing
- Clemastine Fumarate Combined With Engineered Sound, Clemastine Fumarate Combined With Pink Noise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 344 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Age-related Hearing Impairment, Personal Communication
Hearing Health Equity Through Accessible Research and Solutions for Korean Americans
The objective of this study is to test the effect of a community-delivered, affordable, and accessible hearing care intervention on improving communication function and health-related quality of life among older Korean Americans…
- Conditions
- Age-related Hearing Impairment, Personal Communication, Hearing Impairment, Hearing Loss
- Trial name
- K-HEARS (NCT06803394)
- Testing
- K-HEARS Intervention, K-HEARS Sound Amplifier Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hearing Impairment
Speech-Evoked Auditory Potentials: Multisite Pediatric Evaluation
The goal of this study is to evaluate the sensitivity of a newly-developed prototype device in its ability to measure brain responses to speech sounds in an infant population.
- Trial name
- SEFR (NCT07392164)
- Testing
- A newly developed prototype device for speech-evoked EFR Measurement
- Where
- 3 sites in Australia, Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Susan Scollie
CABP2-related Auditory Synaptopathy, Hearing Impairment
CABP2 Patient Registry and Natural History Study
This registry is designed to collect comprehensive information about the molecular genetic diagnoses and clinical information of individuals with CABP2-associated hearing impairment to support a natural history study.
- Trial name
- NCT06680934
- Testing
- Molecular genetic testing and audiometry
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Goettingen
Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral Hearing Loss
Comparative Analysis of Hearing Outcomes: Robotic vs. Manual Insertion of Cochlear Implants
This research study is evaluating two different methods of cochlear implant (CI) insertion - robotic-assisted insertion and manual insertion - to better understand how they affect hearing outcomes.
- Conditions
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Cochlear Implantation, Hearing Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07081542
- Testing
- IotaSoft Robotic Insertion System, Manual Cochlear Implant Insertion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth
Hearing Impairment, Sensorineural, Spatial Perception
Understanding Aided Speech Perception in Noise
The overarching hypothesis to be evaluated using this protocol is that age-related hearing loss (ARHL) leads to shifts in the functional spatial boundaries between segregated and integrated auditory streams, and that hearing aid…
- Conditions
- Hearing Impairment, Sensorineural, Spatial Perception, Aging, Hearing Aids
- Trial name
- NCT06377215
- Testing
- Open-source master hearing aid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Hearing Impairment
Evaluating a Noise Reduction Algorithm With Cochlear Implant Users
In this study, a noise reduction algorithm will be implemented in various listening situations to evaluate its effectiveness in improving speech understanding for cochlear implant users ages 12 and older.
- Trial name
- NCT05805384
- Testing
- SEDA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health