Clinical trial for Hearing Loss, Adult-Onset
Official title Use of Airpod Pros as Assistive Technology
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06840015
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares AirPods Pro, hearing aids, and two types of wireless microphones to see which helps people understand speech best in noise and how hard they have to work to listen.
- Who it's for
- Adults with mild‑to‑moderate hearing loss who use hearing aids or other assistive devices
- What's involved
- Participants will spend about three hours in a lab, listening to sentences with each device and repeating them while researchers measure reaction time and pupil size.
- Time commitment
- One 3‑hour lab visit; no follow‑up visits are required
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Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 18 to 60 years.
- Fluent English speakers.
- Mild-to-moderate hearing loss confirmed by a pure-tone hearing test (average hearing threshold screening 25 to 55 dB HL across octave frequencies...
- Individuals with no prior hearing aid experience for a year.
You likely can't join if
- Normal hearing.
- Hearing loss worse than moderate.
- Neurological, psychiatric, or ophthalmological conditions that might alter the pupil response.
- Non-fluent English speakers.
- Individuals with prior hearing aid experience more than a year.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Richardson, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Richardson, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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