Impact of Delay on Wireless Hearing Assistive Devices
Official title: Effects of Delay in Hearing Assistive Technology
Run by University of Illinois Chicago · NCT07533071 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests how much delay in wireless remote microphones people can tolerate when using assistive listening devices.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 2028 |
| Study ends | August 2028 |
| Registry record updated | July 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07533071 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals who communicate comfortably in English and do not have speech or hearing disorders.
✕Probably not a fit
People with existing speech or hearing disorders may not experience direct benefit from the findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study examines tolerable delays in wireless remote microphone systems used with assistive listening technology. It focuses on both the user’s own speech and external sounds to determine acceptable latency ranges. The goal is to guide engineers in designing next-generation systems that are more user-friendly and comfortable in real-world settings. The study will inform how digital devices can be integrated with hearing support while minimizing disruption from transmission delays. No results are provided yet, and the work is conducted with English-speaking participants at a university laboratory setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could lead to easier-to-use wireless listening devices with reduced perceptible delay for users in noisy environments.
How similar studies have gone: Past work has explored delay in in-ear devices, but this study addresses a gap for remote microphone systems and latency in wireless setups.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Comfortable conversing in English Exclusion Criteria: * Speech or hearing disorder
Where it's running
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Science and Engineering Laboratory
Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ryan M Corey, PhD
- Email: ListeningTech@uic.edu
- Phone: 312-996-8274
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.