Hearing aid fitting showdown: default settings vs. precision measurements

NCT ID NCT05621798

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kuopio University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using real-ear measurements (REM) to fit hearing aids leads to better outcomes than using the manufacturer's default settings. 101 first-time hearing aid users participated. Researchers measured hearing ability, satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness to see if the extra step of REM is worthwhile.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Real-Ear Measurement (REM) fitting procedure
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that REM fitting improves hearing aid outcomes and is cost-effective, encouraging more audiologists to use it.
What could go wrong: This is a completed, small study (101 participants) comparing two fitting methods, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all hearing aid users or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural sensorineural hearing loss disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS, BILATERAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kuopio University Hospital

Kuopio, 70210, Finland

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