Hearing Loss Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People aged 18 or older
• People whose first language (mother tongue) is French
• People with little to no measurable hearing loss — specifically, an average hearing loss of less than 30 dB in each ear when tested individually with headphones (confirm with trial site for exact testing method)
• People who are currently employed and not pre-retired or unemployed
• People who are enrolled in a French social security plan

For participants with a specific type of listening difficulty (referred to as TSNA):

• People whose ability to understand speech in noisy environments is noticeably below the normal range (confirm with trial site for exact threshold details)

For control group participants:

• People whose ability to understand speech in noisy environments falls within the normal range (confirm with trial site for exact threshold details)

Who may not be able to join:

• People whose hearing loss originates in the outer or middle ear, or a combination of that and the inner ear (rather than the inner ear alone)
• People with a significant difference in hearing ability between their left and right ears — specifically, more than 30 dB difference on average
• People with lasting effects from ear infections, or a history of certain ear or balance conditions such as vestibular schwannoma, Meniere's disease, sudden or fluctuating hearing loss, or hearing loss present from birth
• People who are under legal guardianship
• People whose freedom is restricted by a court or government decision, or who are under a legal protection order

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.