This study involves a genetic test to detect the m.1555A>G variant associated with aminoglycoside-induced hearing loss. clinical trials

Pharmacogenetics to avoid loss of hearing UK

This study uses a quick genetic test to protect newborn babies from hearing loss. Some babies given a common antibiotic, gentamicin, can become deaf if they have a certain gene. This test identifies those babies quickly so they can receive a safer treatment. It's being tested across the UK.