Status:
COMPLETED
Lab Evaluation of Novel Hearing Aid Coupling Method
Lead Sponsor:
Sonova AG
Collaborating Sponsors:
Sonova Canada Inc.
Western University, Canada
Conditions:
Hearing Loss
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-99 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Evaluation of different hearing aid coupling methods including two states of a novel coupling method and two traditional coupling methods.
Detailed Description
An important decision in the fitting of hearing aids is the selection of the coupling method. Examples of coupling options include universal rubber domes and custom earmolds. When selecting a coupling...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Hearing aid candidate
- Meets the fitting requirements for novel and traditional coupling options
- Healthy outer ear - no visible congenital or traumatic deformity
- Symmetrical hearing loss
- No air-bone gap greater than 10 dB at 500, 1000, 2000, and 4000 Hz
- Ability to answer questions and repeat sentences
- No history of problematic tinnitus or pain/discomfort from loud sounds
- No history of active drainage from the ears in the past 90 days
- Informed consent as documented by signature.
Exclusion
- Limited mobility (not able to attend scheduled visits)
- Inability to produce reliable hearing test results
- History of active drainage from the ear in the previous 90 days
- Abnormal appearance of the eardrum and ear canal
- Known psychological problems.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 7 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 20 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05377359
Start Date
February 7 2023
End Date
November 20 2023
Last Update
March 28 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Western University - National Centre for Audiology
London, Ontario, Canada, N6G1H1