Open-Source hearing aid could make better hearing more accessible
NCT ID NCT03686046
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026
Summary
This study tests an open-source speech-processing platform, called the Master Hearing Aid, as a wearable hearing aid for people with sensorineural hearing loss. Participants will wear the device in real-world settings and adjust it to their liking, then complete speech perception tests and interviews about its performance and acceptability. The goal is to see if this customizable, research-focused platform can be a practical hearing aid option.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- open-source speech-processing platform (Master Hearing Aid)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more customizable and affordable hearing aid options for people with sensorineural hearing loss.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on usability, not long-term effectiveness. The device may not work as well as commercial hearing aids in real-world settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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22 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2019
- Finished
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May 2020
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adults with sensorineural hearing loss Residents of San Diego county and North county, California
- Ages
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30 to 90 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: \- Sensorineural hearing loss Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitively challenged * Legally blind
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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San Diego State University, Audiology Clinic
San Diego, California, 93402, United States
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