Portable audiometric device for hearing assessment
Reliability of a Portable Audiometric Device Based on Active Noise-Canceling Headphones for Clinical Hearing Assessment
This study is testing a new portable hearing device with noise-canceling headphones to see if it can accurately check hearing loss compared to standard methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Xijing Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Xi’an, Shanxi) |
| Trial ID | NCT06811610 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the reliability of a new portable audiometric device that utilizes active noise-canceling headphones for assessing hearing loss. It aims to provide an alternative to traditional audiometry, which requires soundproof rooms and professional audiologists, making hearing assessments more accessible. Participants will undergo both the new portable testing and standard pure tone audiometry in a randomized crossover design to compare results. The study includes non-invasive procedures such as medical history inquiries and physical examinations to ensure participant safety and data accuracy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 6 years and older who can cooperate with hearing tests.
Not a fit: Patients with acute ear infections or those unable to cooperate due to mental illness may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could significantly improve access to hearing assessments for individuals in non-specialized healthcare settings.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored portable audiometric devices, but this specific approach using active noise-canceling technology is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age:≥6 years old, regardless of gender * Must be able to cooperate in completing pure tone audiometry Exclusion Criteria: * Acute phase of otitis media or external ear canal within the secretion blockage can not be removed * Those suffering from mental illness or other reasons unable to cooperate with the completion of the examination Remarks: Each participant was examined by a specialist using otoscope. Those with ceruminous external auditory canal embolism or secretion blockage were cleared before audiological examination
Where this trial is running
Xi’an, Shanxi
- The First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University — Xi’an, Shanxi, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: qianjin gao, medical postgraduate student
- Email: kydgao123@qq.com
- Phone: +86-19838825659
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.