New hearing aid algorithm aims to cut through noise for clearer speech
NCT ID NCT07700043
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new hearing aid algorithm called SEDA-HA designed to help people with hearing loss understand speech better in noisy environments. Participants aged 16 and older with mild to severe bilateral sensorineural hearing loss will use a prototype hearing aid with the algorithm for 30 days at home. Researchers will measure how many words they can repeat in different background noises and whether they prefer the algorithm on or off.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- SEDA-HA algorithm (hearing aid device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this algorithm could help people with hearing loss understand speech better in noisy places like restaurants or traffic.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 60 participants. The algorithm may not work well for all types of hearing loss or in all real-world settings.
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NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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