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Brain power may shape how well hearing aids work

NCT ID NCT06420037

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Ghent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a person's thinking skills affect how much they benefit from hearing aids. Researchers tested 32 first-time hearing aid users aged 45-80, adjusting features like frequency compression or noise reduction. The goal was to see if customizing settings based on cognitive ability could improve speech understanding and listening effort.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Hearing aid feature adjustment (frequency compression or noise reduction)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to more personalized hearing aid settings that improve speech understanding and listening effort based on a person's cognitive profile.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests short-term adjustments, not long-term hearing improvement.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2023

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Dutch-speaking individuals aged between 45-80 years old * individuals with normal vision (with glasses or lenses if needed) * individuals with age-related hearing loss * individuals with bilateral hearing aids (Phonak Audéo Paradise/Lumity 70) * individuals who are capable to give consent to participate in the study themselves Exclusion Criteria: * user of cochlear implants * use of influencing medication (for example: Rilatin and antidepressants) * learning disabilities (for example: dyslexia and dyscalculia) * (history of) neurological problems (brain tumor, epilepsy, history of stroke, ...)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural presbycusis sensorineural hearing loss disorder Speech Intelligibility

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hearing loss, sensorineural Speech intelligibility

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Ghent

    Ghent, East-Flanders, 9000, Belgium

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