Hearing aid hidden in your glasses? new study puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07100522

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Luxottica Group S.p.A. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested Nuance Audio glasses, which have a built-in hearing aid for adults with mild to moderate hearing trouble. 21 participants wore the glasses and took speech tests in quiet and noisy settings, plus a real-world walking tour. The goal was to see if the device improves hearing clarity in everyday situations.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Nuance Audio glasses (hearing aid built into eyewear)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could offer a discreet, all-day hearing solution for people with mild to moderate hearing loss, combining vision correction if needed.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is not a medical treatment and may not help those with more severe hearing issues.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HEARING IMPAIRMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

National Acoustic Laboratories

Macquarie Park, New South Wales, 2109, Australia

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