Smartphone hearing aid fits by community workers could transform ear care

NCT ID NCT06982716

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Pretoria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether community healthcare workers can effectively fit hearing aids using a smartphone app in low- and middle-income communities. 90 adults with mild to severe hearing loss will be randomly assigned to receive either a smartphone-based fitting, a pre-set fitting, or minimal amplification. The goal is to see if these simpler methods improve hearing and quality of life as much as traditional fittings.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Lexie Lumen Hearing Aids (device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make hearing aids more accessible and affordable for people in low- and middle-income communities, improving their hearing and daily life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. The fitting method may not work as well as traditional audiology, and results may not apply to all settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEARING LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atteridgeville Community
RECRUITING

Pretoria, Gauteng, 0008, South Africa
Khayelitsha Community
RECRUITING

Cape Town, Western Cape, 7784, South Africa
Paarl Valley
RECRUITING

Paarl, Western Cape, 7646, South Africa

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