N/A
Completed N=40
Comparison of PSAPs in Different Maskers
Auditory Perception
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03704142 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
40
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
May 2022
Primary outcomePrimary: Comparison of How Four Models of Personal Listening Devices Improve Word Understanding in Noise — 1.65; 0.85; 7.35; 10.24 Percent of words recalled
Summary
This study will measure the performance of three personal amplification devices when used by middle-aged adults. Speech understanding will be assessed with two different types of background noises at three different input levels.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Comparison of How Four Models of Personal Listening Devices Improve Word Understanding in Noise |
1.65; 0.85; 7.35; 10.24 | — |
| SECONDARY Difference in Self-rated Listening Effort |
-1.4; -1.4; -0.9; -1.8 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- mild high-frequency hearing loss (pure-tone thresholds of 25 decibels hearing loss - 45 decibels hearing loss between 2000 Hz and 6000 Hz)
Exclusion Criteria
- history of prior hearing aid use
- history of neurologic or otologic disorders
- score of < 26 on Montreal Cognitive Assessment (cognitive screening tool)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03704142). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.