Better ways to diagnose hidden hearing loss in adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study is looking for adults who have trouble hearing in daily life but whose standard hearing tests show no hearing loss. It aims to find better ways to diagnose this 'hidden hearing loss' by using more detailed hearing tests, so that people can get the right help.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older).
- You are covered by a health insurance or social security system.
- You have hearing problems in everyday life, but a standard hearing test done in a quiet room showed normal hearing.
- French is your first language.
- You have no history of middle ear surgery (ear tubes in childhood are okay), no current ear infections, and your eardrum looks normal on exam.
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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