Extended high-frequency hearing study
Being able to predict whether someone with mild or moderate hearing loss will benefit from hearing aids would be useful.
We are doing a study to learn if a hearing test in the “extended high frequencies” (very high-pitched sounds) can predict how well someone hears speech in background noise when fitted with hearing aids.
About the study
How well we hear in the “extended high frequencies” (very high-pitched sounds) is not usually tested in everyday clinical hearing assessments. But, it might be helpful for predicting whether someone with mild or moderate hearing loss will benefit from hearing aids.
This study aims to learn whether a test of extended high-frequency hearing can predict how well someone does on a “speech-in-noise test” after they are fitted with hearing aids.
This study will help us decide if it is worth including the extended high-frequency hearing test in everyday hearing aid assessments. We will also learn whether the extended high-frequency hearing test is accurate, quick, and acceptable to people.
Take part in the study
If you meet all the criteria outlined below, you may be eligible to take part.
You must:
· be aged 18 years or older;
· be a native English speaker;
· think (or know) you have a mild or moderate hearing loss in both ears (we will check this);
· not currently have any ear disease or disorder.
If you agree to take part in this study, a registered audiologist will examine your ears and remove earwax if required. They will then assess your hearing using several different tests. For one of the tests, you will be fitted with digital hearing aids.
Download the participant information sheet (PIS) for more detailed information about the study and what taking part would mean for you. It is important that you read this document in full before making a decision about whether or not to participate.
Take part
If you would like to take part, please click on the link (below) to register your interest. The researcher will then get in touch to arrange the test session.
Get in touch
If you have any questions at all or would like to receive a hard copy of the Participant Information Sheet, please contact Melanie Lough (PhD Student and registered Audiologist).
Email: melanie.lough@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
This study is funded by NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (reference NIHR203308).