Open-Source Hearing Aids for Hearing Loss
(COSP-1 Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
New discoveries for hearing loss intervention are often impeded by the proprietary nature of commercial hearing aids and their use in scientific research as "black boxes". An open-source speech platform (OSP) was developed to bridge the gap between audiology research and commercial hearing aid features, to promote innovative solutions to meet the needs of the hearing loss community. The OSP can replicate functions found in commercial hearing aids, and provides tools to researchers to access those functions. The purpose of this study is to evaluate portable and cloud-based platforms of the OSP that will enable a wide range of lab and field applications. All human subjects-related activities will be conducted at Northwestern University (single-site study).
Who Is on the Research Team?
Varsha Rallapalli, Au.D, Ph.D
Principal Investigator
Northwestern University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 with sensorineural hearing loss, who speak English as their primary language and have normal or corrected vision. They should be in good health overall. People with unstable medical conditions, cognitive impairment (scoring below 23 on a specific test), conductive hearing loss, or significant ear/neurological disorders cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants are tested with the cloud-based and portable versions of the open-source hearing aid using the Modified Rhyme Test
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for any immediate effects or feedback post-intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Cloud-based OSP
- Portable OSP
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
Nadi, LLC
Collaborator
Nadi LLC
Industry Sponsor