Hearing aid study: your memory may matter more than you think

NCT ID NCT04521166

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

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 to personalize hearing aid settings for better real-world use.

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Locations

  • Northwestern University

    Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States

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