New sound tweak helps hearing aid users catch tricky consonants

NCT ID NCT05599165

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

Summary

This study tested a new way to process sound to help people with hearing loss understand speech better, especially tricky consonant sounds. Forty adults who use both a cochlear implant and a hearing aid (bimodal users) listened to consonants processed in different ways. The goal was to see if boosting helpful sound parts or removing confusing ones could improve how well they heard.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural sensorineural hearing loss disorder

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor University

    Waco, Texas, 76798, United States