Hearing impairment refers to reduced hearing ability ranging from mild to profound loss and can affect one or both ears. It has many causes across the life course, including genetic factors, infections, noise exposure, ototoxic drugs, and aging. Unaddressed hearing loss can cause major communication, educational, and social impacts.
A study finds most children with enterovirus meningitis have favorable long-term outcomes, with only 8.9% experiencing adverse sequelae. Meanwhile, global data shows 259,000 meningitis deaths in 2023, with children under 5 accounting for over one-third of fatalities. Non-polio enteroviruses were the leading cause of meningitis cases worldwide.
Viridian Therapeutics reported positive Phase 3 results for elegrobart in thyroid eye disease, showing significant proptosis reduction and diplopia resolution. The company plans a BLA submission in Q1 2027 and has another IGF-1R inhibitor, veligrotug, under FDA Priority Review with a June 2026 decision date.
| NCT ID | Title | Status | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT07763873 |
A Study Examining Acceptability of Auditory Implant Fitting Software Technologies |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07738237 |
Clinical Evaluation of Hearing Aid OTC Self-Assessment Methods for Adults With Perceived Mild-to-Moderate Hearing Loss |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07699146 |
HEARS Maryland: Extending Capacity for Affordable, Accessible Hearing Care Through Older Adult Peer Mentorship |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07639346 |
Extended Reality Vocational Training for Hearing Impaired |
COMPLETED | NA |
| NCT07392164 |
Speech-Evoked Auditory Potentials: Multisite Pediatric Evaluation |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT07304024 |
A Treatment for a Form of Age-Related Central Auditory Processing Disorder Consisting of Clemastine Fumarate Plus Engineered Sound |
RECRUITING | PHASE1/PHASE2 |
| NCT07100522 |
Clinical Evaluation of the Nuance Audio Hearing Aid in Adults With Mild to Moderate Hearing Difficulties |
COMPLETED | NA |
| NCT07081542 |
Comparative Analysis of Hearing Outcomes: Robotic vs. Manual Insertion of Cochlear Implants |
NOT_YET_RECRUITING | NA |
| NCT06942325 |
Performance and Effectiveness of a Self-fitting Over-the-counter Hearing Aid |
WITHDRAWN | NA |
| NCT06878300 |
Assessing Functional Outcomes and User Experience of the Lexie B3 Pro Powered by Bose Over-the-counter Self-Fitting Hearing Aid |
WITHDRAWN | NA |
