CompletedNot Applicable

The Clinical Application of Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs. Hearing Aids

United States21 participantsStarted 2025-09-11

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the Apple AirPods Pro 2 can accurately test hearing and provide helpful amplification, like a traditional hearing aid, in adults with hearing loss. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can the AirPods Pro 2 hearing test give similar results to a standard hearing test done in a sound booth by an audiologist? * Can the AirPods Pro 2 provide amplification (make sounds louder) in a way that matches what a traditional hearing aid would provide? Researchers will compare the AirPods Pro 2 results to standard hearing tests and hearing aid fittings to see if they perform in a similar way. Participants will: * Take a standard hearing test in a sound booth * Use the Apple Hearing Test with AirPods Pro 2 * Have the loudness of the AirPods and a traditional hearing aid measured and compared using special equipment

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 89 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking, * Normal otoscopy * Mild to moderate hearing loss Exclusion Criteria: * Non-English speaking, * Active ear infection at time of appointment, * Outside the normal range (score \<71) on the XpressO Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Hearing evaluation

Timeframe: From the beginning to the end of a single study visit lasting approximately 45 minutes

Real Ear Measures

Timeframe: From the beginning to the end of a single study visit lasting approximately 45 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07044518

SponsorUniversity of Arizona

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-04

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