Status:

COMPLETED

Clinical Validation of the Lexie Lumen Hearing Aid

Lead Sponsor:

hearX Group

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Pretoria

Conditions:

Hearing Loss

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-99 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

More than half a billion people globally have hearing loss. Most hearing loss is sensorineural, meaning that the hearing loss is irreversible and requires rehabilitation. The majority of people with h...

Detailed Description

Objective: To examine the difference in outcomes (satisfaction and objective benefit) of the Lexie self-test and self-fitting (Lexie- STF) hearing aid versus a Lexie hearing aid fitted professionally ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults aged between the ages of 18 to 99 years, living in South Africa.
  • Good English proficiency (measured using an online English proficiency test as well as self-report of English speaking competence)
  • Must have a self-perceived hearing loss
  • Mild to severe sensorineural hearing loss (thresholds \<= 80 dB HL across frequencies bilaterally)
  • Possession of a smartphone compatible with the Lexie app (iOS or Android)
  • Access to mobile data to operate the Lexie app.
  • Willingness and availability to participate in the study over a period of 45 days

Exclusion

  • Normal hearing or profound hearing loss
  • Active outer or middle ear disease
  • Poor English proficiency
  • Diagnosed cognitive impairment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 11 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

68 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05337748

Start Date

April 11 2022

End Date

October 1 2022

Last Update

March 20 2025

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University of Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa, 0001