HEARING LOSS, SENSORINEURAL

This study tested a smartphone app called HearCare MED-EL that lets people with MED-EL cochlear implants check their device and update settings remotely, without needing to visit a clinic. 120 adults who already had a compatible implant for at least 3 months took part. The goal w…

This study tested a new type of cochlear implant that is completely hidden under the skin. The goal was to see if it helps adults with severe hearing loss understand speech better than before surgery. Thirty adults who could not benefit from hearing aids received the implant and …

This study tested a new device called CochSyn that measures brain waves to find and classify hearing damage. Researchers compared results from 65 people with and without hearing problems. The goal was to see if the device works well in a clinic and can predict speech understandin…

This study looked at how well a new Bluetooth streaming option works for people who use a MED-EL cochlear implant in one ear and a Starkey hearing aid in the other. Ten participants tried the new streaming feature for one week and reported how much they liked the sound quality co…

This study tested whether a web app can fit hearing aids as effectively as standard care. 28 adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss tried both methods. The goal was to see if the web app provides similar benefit in everyday listening situations.

This study tested a new sound-processing method to help adults with hearing loss who use both a cochlear implant and a hearing aid (bimodal hearing) understand speech better. Researchers identified which parts of consonant sounds help or confuse listeners, then amplified helpful …

This study tested a new device called the iotaSOFT Insertion System, which helps surgeons place the electrode array during cochlear implant surgery in children. Twenty children aged 9 months to 12 years with hearing loss took part. The main goal was to see if the device is safe a…

This study tested whether a new behind-the-ear audio processor (SONNET 3) is more satisfying for people who already use a cochlear implant. Twenty experienced users rated the design improvements. The goal was to see if the new model makes daily listening easier and more comfortab…

This study explored whether hearing and vision loss increase the risk and severity of delirium (sudden confusion) in hospital patients. Over 1,500 adults were screened for sensory loss and delirium, and some hospital units tested communication aids to see if they reduced delirium…

This study looked at a new mobile app feature that lets cochlear implant users measure how loud different sounds feel, both at home and in the clinic. Twenty experienced adult users tested the app to see if it could replace some in-person programming visits. The goal is to make a…

This study looked at whether a person's working memory (a type of short-term memory) should influence how hearing aids are set up. 42 adults with hearing loss tested different hearing aid features in a lab while listening to speech in noisy environments. The goal was to learn how…

This study looked at how a person's thinking abilities (like memory and attention) influence the benefit they get from hearing aids. Researchers tested 32 first-time hearing aid users aged 45-80 with age-related hearing loss. They adjusted hearing aid settings based on each perso…

This study tested 20 adults with cochlear implants to see if changing the device's settings could help them understand speech better in quiet and noisy environments. Participants tried different stimulation modes and parameters, and their speech perception was measured. The goal …