Scientists probe why hearing aids fail some users
NCT ID NCT01781039
First seen Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looked at 186 people with mild to moderate hearing loss to understand why some struggle to understand speech even with hearing aids. Researchers measured how inner ear sensory cells and auditory nerves contribute to speech clarity. The goal was to find better ways to predict who will benefit from hearing aids.
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Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Brighton, Massachusetts, 02135, United States
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