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New $50 hearing gadget could bring ear checks to remote villages

NCT ID NCT05666505

Diagnosis Sponsor: University of Arkansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a low-cost, smartphone-connected device that checks middle ear health. Researchers compared it to standard equipment in 30 adults and children. The goal is to make ear screening affordable and easy for rural communities, reducing preventable hearing loss.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

39 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 year and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Presenting to Audiology Clinic for evaluation, where tympanometry is warranted for testing at the discretion of the audiologist * Presence of various middle ear health states/pathologies that result in Type A, B, C tympanograms * English-speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Children or adults with cognitive disabilities * Unable to provide consent/assent * Individuals who are unable to sit still * Any other condition that in the opinion of the investigator, might interfere with the safe conduct of the study or place the participant at increased risk

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hearing loss disorder middle ear disorder otitis media

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Hearing loss

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