Smart hearing aids could predict falls and boost speech

NCT ID NCT05365646

First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests whether hearing aids with built-in sensors and artificial intelligence can assess a person's risk of falling and help them hear better in noisy environments. Researchers at Stanford University will enroll 350 adults aged 55 and older who already wear hearing aids. The goal is to develop new ways to use these devices to improve safety and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Stanford Ear Institute

    RECRUITING

    Palo Alto, California, 94303, United States

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    Contact

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Dizziness hearing loss disorder Speech Intelligibility Vertigo

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.