Hearing aids and sound therapy for tinnitus
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial tests using hearing aids with built-in tinnitus maskers to see if they help adults who have both hearing loss and ringing in the ears. It aims to find out if these devices improve hearing and reduce tinnitus symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You have hearing loss in both ears, from mild to very severe.
- You have tinnitus that is mild to severe.
- You speak English as your first language (all your schooling was in English).
- You can travel to the study location.
- You do not have certain ear problems or conditions that would make the devices unsuitable.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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