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Official title Improving Spatial Perception and Speech Understanding in Multitalker Mixtures
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05260307
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to investigate several approaches for improving spatial perception and speech intelligibility in multitalker listening situations for hearing-aid users. The hypotheses are that spatial perception and speech intelligibility will be improved by (1) increased high-frequency audibility, (2) speech envelope enhancement, and/or (3) appropriate sound image externalization.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Normal-Hearing people
- 18 to 35 years of age
- Audiometric thresholds that do not exceed 20 dB HL at any frequency from 250 to 8000 Hz
- Able to provide informed consent and understand experimental instructions
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision Hearing-Impaired people
You likely can't join if
- (some experiments)
- Non-native speakers of English
See the full eligibility criteria
- Normal-Hearing people
- 18 to 35 years of age
- Audiometric thresholds that do not exceed 20 dB HL at any frequency from 250 to 8000 Hz
- Able to provide informed consent and understand experimental instructions
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision Hearing-Impaired people
- 18 to 80 years of age
- Documented sensorineural hearing loss
- Able to provide informed consent and understand experimental instructions
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
- (some experiments)
- Non-native speakers of English
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.