Scientists test how much sound delay people can tolerate in wireless hearing helpers
NCT ID NCT07533071
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study aims to find out how much audio delay people can tolerate when using wireless remote microphones. Researchers will add artificial delays to sounds played through headphones and ask 60 participants to rate how annoying the delay feels. The goal is to help engineers build better assistive listening systems using everyday devices like smartphones.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could guide the design of more user-friendly wireless assistive listening systems that work with everyday devices like smartphones.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures annoyance, not real-world device performance.
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Locations
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Science and Engineering Laboratory
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60607, United States