New hearing aid method could help veterans who 'Hear but Can't Understand'
NCT ID NCT06309264
First seen Apr 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
Many blast-exposed veterans struggle to hear in noisy places even though their standard hearing tests are normal. This study tests whether a new fitting method called speech-based audiometry can make low-gain hearing aids more effective than the usual approach. Eighty veterans will use the aids for six weeks, and researchers will measure improvements in speech understanding and listening effort.
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VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Sepulveda, CA
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Phonak Lumina P90 hearing aid
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a new, data-driven way to fit hearing aids for veterans with hidden hearing problems, improving their ability to hear in noisy places.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. The benefits may be modest, and results may not apply to all veterans or other groups.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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