New hearing aid feature aims to silence wind without muffling speech

NCT ID NCT07543770

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

Summary

This study tests a new wind noise canceller for hearing aids that aims to reduce bothersome wind sounds while keeping speech clear. About 25 adults with mild to moderate-severe hearing loss will compare the new canceller to an older version by listening to recordings and choosing which sounds better. The goal is to see if the new version improves sound quality enough to support marketing claims.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Wind noise canceller device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to hearing aids that reduce wind noise without hurting speech clarity, making outdoor conversations easier.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 25 participants, and results may not apply to all hearing aid users. The improvement may be small or not noticeable in real-world conditions.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sonova Canada Inc.

    Kitchener, Ontario, N2E 1Y6, Canada

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