Could a new test help hearing aid users hear better in crowds?

NCT ID NCT07756970

Completed Diagnosis Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a special hearing-in-noise diagnostic (the ACT test) to fit hearing aids improves speech perception, spatial awareness, and user satisfaction compared to standard fitting. Adults aged 18-50 with moderate to severe hearing loss who use bilateral hearing aids will be monitored with speech-in-noise tests and questionnaires. The goal is to see if this personalized approach helps people hear better in real-world noisy situations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ACT diagnostic test for hearing in noise
What this could lead to: If effective, this diagnostic could help audiologists tailor hearing aid settings to improve speech understanding in noisy environments, potentially boosting user satisfaction.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and early, and results may not apply to all hearing aid users. The test's benefit over standard fitting remains uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Orientation, Spatial sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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HEARING IN NOISE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Istanbul Aydın University

Istanbul, Kucukcekmece, 34295, Turkey (Türkiye)

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