Optimization of Perceived Sound Quality for Music Listening in Hearing Aid Users With Hearing Loss. (NCT07677748) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Optimization of Perceived Sound Quality for Music Listening in Hearing Aid Users With Hearing Loss.
66 participantsStarted 2026-09
Plain-language summary
This study aims to optimize music listening quality for 66 hearing aid users (33 musicians and 33 non-musician music enthusiasts) by developing a dedicated "Music Program" based on individual frequency preference profiles. We will evaluate the program's efficacy by comparing listening quality and emotional response scores against standard settings, while also investigating correlations with music reward sensitivity. We hypothesize that the customized program will yield significant improvements, with a more pronounced benefit observed in the musician group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
For all participants:
* Aged 18 years or older,
* Fitted with hearing aids for at least 6 months,
* Reporting dissatisfaction with music listening while using their hearing aids.
For musician participants:
• Defined as instrumentalists or knowledgeable music enthusiasts engaging in daily music practice for a minimum of 4 hours.
For non-musician participants:
• Defined as individuals without formal musical training who listen to music for at least one hour per day
Exclusion Criteria:
* Asymmetric hearing loss (pure-tone audiometry showing a difference between the two ears \> 15 dB)
* Irregular use of hearing aids: \< 4 hours per day
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Comparison of scores obtained using the Davies-Venn validated quality ranking questionnaire between the Main Program and the Music Program.