Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 110

Improving hearing with AI noise reduction in hearing aids

Official title: Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence Based Noise Reduction in Phonak Hearing Aid on Patients With Hearing Impairment and Cochlear Implants

Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT06743295 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new AI noise reduction feature in Phonak hearing aids to see if it helps people with hearing loss hear and understand speech better.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 110 Years
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorMayo Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 24, 2025
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2027
Study endsJanuary 1, 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06743295 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include individuals with hearing impairment who are either not using hearing aids or currently using them, as well as cochlear implant patients with a single-sided implant.

Probably not a fit

Patients with normal hearing or those who do not have hearing impairment may not receive any benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence-based noise reduction system integrated into Phonak hearing aids. It will assess whether this technology can provide measurable improvements in hearing and speech perception for individuals with hearing impairment. Participants will include those who do not currently use hearing aids, those who do, and cochlear implant patients with a single-sided implant. The intervention involves the DEEPSONIC™ Deep Sound Optimized Neural Integrated Chip designed to enhance auditory experiences.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this could significantly enhance the hearing experience for patients with hearing loss.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using AI for hearing enhancement, suggesting a potential for success with this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with hearing impairment not using hearing aids
* Individuals with hearing impairment currently using hearing aids
* Cochlear implant patients with a single-sided implant (using a hearing aid in the opposite ear)

Where it's running

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.