Can hearing aids and tinnitus maskers silence the ringing?
NCT ID NCT07298499
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether hearing aids alone or hearing aids with a tinnitus masker can improve hearing and reduce tinnitus symptoms in adults with hearing loss and tinnitus. One hundred participants will wear hearing aids for 6 months, with the masker turned on after 3 months. Researchers will measure hearing ability, satisfaction, and tinnitus impact using questionnaires and ear exams.
What this could mean
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Active substance
hearing aid and tinnitus masker device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that combining hearing aids with a tinnitus masker provides better hearing and tinnitus relief than hearing aids alone.
What could go wrong
This is a post-market study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The devices may cause minor skin irritation or not improve symptoms for some users.
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Starkey Satellite Research Facility Affordable Hearing Centers 6821 W 120th Ave Ste 2H, Broomfield, CO 80020
Broomfield, Colorado, 80020, United States