Clinical Research Directory

Relationship Between LS Chirp ABR and Speech-in-Noise Skills in Hidden Hearing Loss

It is known that the underlying problem in Hidden Hearing Loss (HHL) is cochlear synaptopathy (CS) and that low-spontaneous-rate auditory nerve fibers play an important role in this pathology. Therefore, it is suggested that low-spontaneous-rate auditory nerve fibers are damaged in HHL. Consequently, LS CE-Chirp-evoked ABR and HINT, which assesses CS by presenting stimuli of varying intensities and characteristics to provide information about auditory nerve fibers, will be used to evaluate participants both objectively and subjectively. Aim of the study: The main aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the amplitude and latency values obtained with LS CE-Chirp-stimulated ABR and the critical Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) obtained from the Hearing in Noise Test (HINT) in individuals suspected of having HHL. Hypotheses H0: In individuals suspected of having HHL, there is no relationship between the amplitude values of waves I, III, and V obtained with LS CE-Chirp ABR at 80, 90, and 100 dBnHL and the I/V amplitude ratio and the critical SNR obtained from HINT. H1: In individuals suspected of having HHL, there is a relationship between the amplitude values of waves I, III, and V obtained with LS CE-Chirp ABR at 80, 90, and 100 dBnHL and the I/V amplitude ratio, and the critical SNR obtained from HINT. Expected Results: The study will reveal how LS CE-Chirp stimulation affects ABR results in individuals suspected of having HHL, and the relationship between these results and HINT results will be examined. In this way, HHL will be evaluated both objectively (LS CE-Chirp ABR) and subjectively (HINT). Based on the findings, scientific outputs such as publications or projects are targeted. Importance: HHL has recently attracted increasing attention as a condition that significantly affects daily life. In today's world, where noise and noisy environments are prevalent, disadvantages arise in many aspects, particularly in communication. Therefore, the findings obtained in this study may contribute to a better understanding of HHL.

A Study Testing Safety and Efficacy of Transtympanic Paliroden for the Treatment of Cochlear Synaptopathy in Participants With Chronic, Constant Tinnitus

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate if paliroden (CIL001) is safe and can help treat cochlear synaptopathy in adult participants 18-75 years of age with normal hearing thresholds and normal cognition who exhibit chronic, constant tinnitus in both ears and have difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the study drug safe and tolerable over 6 months after injection into the middle ear? * How much of the study drug is in the bloodstream at different time points after injection? * How effective is a single dose of the study drug at treating cochlear synaptopathy in participants with chronic, constant tinnitus, as measured by hearing and listening tests? Injection of the study drug will be compared to injection of a placebo (a substance with no study drug in it) to see if there is a difference. Participants will be screened for eligibility and potentially receive a one-time injection into the middle ear of paliroden or placebo. The study lasts approximately 6 to 7 months if completing the whole study. Based on the visit windows, this could be between 190 and 218 days including a maximum of 42 days for Screening \& Run-in and 175 days post-treatment. Participants will: * Visit the clinic for checkups and tests multiple times over the course of the study * Complete a large battery of hearing and listening tests, answer questionnaires about their experiences, and provide blood samples for various tests * Receive an injection of either the study drug or placebo (a substance that has no active drug in it), if eligible

A Study Testing the Safety and Possible Benefits of an Ear Injection of a New Compound, Paliroden, in People With Type 2 Diabetes Who Have Difficulty Understanding Speech in Noisy Situations

Like retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy, sensorineural hearing loss is a common and underserved complication of uncontrolled diabetes. Neuroinflammation in diabetes can cause auditory nerve damage (cochlear synaptopathy) which first translates into speech-in-noise intelligibility deficit. CIL001 is a neurotrophic small molecule that aims to repair auditory nerve when applied locally by transtympanic injection. Transtympanic injection of paliroden is anticipated to improve the symptoms of cochlear synaptopathy. Furthermore, by addressing auditory or vestibular dysfunction early and effectively, this approach may contribute to limiting or delaying, over the long term, the onset of secondary neurological disorders, such as dementia.