CHPS RESEARCH STUDIES

Hearing Aid Noise Reduction

Improve Hearing Aids Through Research. The purpose of this study is to better understand the potential benefit of hearing aids, including their noise reduction features, on communicative function and cognitive function. We need your help if you:

  • Currently wear hearing aids
  • Use a smartphone
  • Have a mild-to-severe hearing loss
  • Are between 50 and 80 years old
  • Fluent in English
  • Want to help others by evaluating new hearing aid features

Participation will include five 1.5 to 3 hour appointments over 9 weeks:

  • Full hearing evaluation
  • Assess impacts of hearing loss in daily life
  • Compensation
  • Easy access
  • Free parking

Inclusion Qualifications:

  • You are between 50 and 80 years old
  • You currently wear hearing aids
  • You are a smartphone user
  • You are a fluent English speaker

Exclusion Qualifications:

You may not participate in this research opportunity if any of the following applies to you:
  • Visible deformity of the outer ear
  • Anticipated travel that would prevent participation in the field trial.
  • Recent (<12 months) treatment for or with:
    • traumatic brain injury
    • epilepsy
    • seizures
    • otologic surgery
    • fluctuating hearing loss
    • labyrinthitis
    • ototoxic medications

Participate in this Research

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UCF IRB#: STUDY00006452
PI: David Eddins
Participate in this Study!
Recruitment End Date:
June 1, 2025
Location:
UCF Innovative Center
3280 Progress Drive
Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32826
Time Commitment:
Number of visits: 5
Expected time per visit: 2.5 hours
Compensation:
Type: Cash payment of as much as $344 for completing the study.
Point of Contact:
CTRC
Faculty Advisors:
David Eddins
Associated Units:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Related Tags:
Communication Technologies Research Center
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Short URL: https://chps.ucf.edu/study/22215/
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