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Vitamin D May Aid Hearing Recovery in Pilot Trial

Randomized pilot study suggests frequency-specific benefit when added to corticosteroids

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A randomized pilot study investigated the effect of vitamin D supplementation on hearing recovery in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss and vitamin D deficiency. Conducted by researchers at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 40 participants received either corticosteroids combined with vitamin D3 or placebo. Results indicated significant improvement in hearing at 2000 Hz and 4000 Hz frequencies for those receiving vitamin D. While all participants showed improvement, the study highlights the importance of these specific frequencies for speech perception and suggests further research is needed.

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Vitamin D May Aid Hearing Recovery in Pilot Trial

  • by Doug Brunk

  • March 17, 2026

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