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Individualized Hearing Aid Fitting for Hearing Loss
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Research Sponsored by Northwestern University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Sensorineural hearing loss with pure-tone thresholds 70 dB HL or better at octave frequencies between 250 and 4000 Hz, 4 (.5, 1, 2, 3 kHz)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up first 30 days of fitting
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial aims to create a better hearing aid fitting process by developing a toolset that guides signal processing based on the individual auditory and cognitive abilities of the patient. The clinical trial portion of the project will validate the use of the toolset by comparing outcomes of patients fit with the toolset to those fit using the current standard of care.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with sensorineural hearing loss, having a certain range of hearing ability and symmetrical losses in both ears. It's not for those who've used hearing aids recently, have conductive loss or profound hearing loss, cognitive impairment below a set threshold, cochlear implants, significant otologic/neurologic disorders, unstable medical conditions or non-English speakers.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the effectiveness of individually-tailored hearing aid fittings. The goal is to develop and validate tools that adjust signal processing based on each patient's unique auditory and cognitive capabilities to optimize their experience with the device.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves fitting of hearing aids rather than medication or invasive procedures, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience discomfort or an adjustment period to the new settings on their devices.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
My hearing loss is not severe and falls within a specific range.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ first 30 days of fitting
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~first 30 days of fitting
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Speech intelligibility
Secondary outcome measures
Post-fitting adjustment visits
Speech and Spatial qualities questionnaire (SSQ)
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: New Hearing Aid Users fit with standard-of-careExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Adults (18+) with hearing loss and newly fit with hearing aids
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Northwestern UniversityLead Sponsor
1,585 Previous Clinical Trials
917,151 Total Patients Enrolled
16 Trials studying Hearing Loss
1,956 Patients Enrolled for Hearing Loss
University of Colorado, BoulderOTHER
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29,114 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You have significant hearing loss or abnormal ear function.You have similar hearing loss in both ears, with a small difference in hearing levels between the ears.I have used a hearing aid in the last year.I do not have any unstable or worsening health conditions.You have significant hearing loss with an average hearing threshold of 30 decibels or higher.You scored less than 23 on a test that checks how well your brain is working.Your hearing loss is so severe that hearing aids cannot help.You have a history of ear or brain disorders that could affect the study.You have hearing loss that has been treated with a cochlear implant and cannot use hearing aids.My hearing loss is not severe and falls within a specific range.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: New Hearing Aid Users fit with standard-of-care
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Does the eligibility criteria for this trial include individuals aged 70 and above?
"The upper and lower limits for enrollment in this trial are 50 years old and 100 years old, respectively."
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Who meets the qualifications for participation in this clinical trial?
"Individuals with hearing impairment that are between 50 and 100 years of age may be eligible for this medical trial, which seeks to recruit 80 participants."
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Are there any openings still available for prospective participants in this research?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov reflects that this trial is still in need of participants, with the original listing being posted on September 1st 2023 and recently revised on August 28th 2023."
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What is the cap on patient enrollment in this clinical experiment?
"Affirmative, clinicaltrials.gov data reveals that this investigation is actively seeking participants since its original posting on September 1st 2023 and last update on August 28th of the same year. 80 individuals are needed to be recruited from one medical facility."
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