Evaluation of Software for Self-Fitting of Hearing Aids by People With Hearing Loss

Device Clinical Trial of the Efficacy of Using Novel Remote Self-fitting Software Compared With Standard Remote Fitting Software in the Customisation of Hearing-aid Settings for Adults With Hearing Loss

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of a prototype app for the self-fitting of hearing aids.

After being informed about the study and potential risks, clients giving written informed consent will be enrolled as participants. Each participant will use the app to self-fit and fine-tune the study aids over 30 days. Outcome measures include speech perception tests, questionnaires and the need for support with using the app. Own-aid performance is the reference, while unaided performance is the baseline.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Online client
• Daily aid use
• Bilateral aid use
• Uses P70-R or P90-R aids (same model both ears)
• Does not use earmolds
• Uses same soft tip on both aids
• Owns iPhone7/iOS12 or later
• Willing to install prototype app on own phone and use it in study
• Willing to participate in study for 30 days

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dexterity or cognitive issues that would be problematic for using the app in the study