Ability, SpatialNCT03514758
Evaluation and Optimization of Hearing Devices in 3-D Complex Audio Environments
A study testing several virtual 3-D complex audio environments in people with Ability, Spatial, run by Sonova AG at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
A methodical evaluation of novel sound changing principles in CE-labelled Sonova brand hearing instruments (e.g. Phonak hearing instruments) is intended to be conducted on hearing impaired participants. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Ability, Spatial
- What is being tested?
- several virtual 3-D complex audio environments
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- 26 Mar 2018to 31 May 2018
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adult normal hearing persons (minimum age: 18 years)
- Healthy outer ear (without previous surgical procedures)
- Ability to fill in a questionnaire conscientiously
- Informed Consent as documented by signature
Who cannot join
- Contraindications to the MD in this study, e.g. known hypersensitivity or allergy to the investigational product
- Limited mobility and not in the position to attend weekly appointments
- Limited ability to describe listening impressions/experiences and the use of the hearing aid
- Inability to produce a reliable hearing test result
- Massively limited dexterity
- Known psychological problems
- Known central hearing disorders
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
A methodical evaluation of novel sound changing principles in CE-labelled Sonova brand hearing instruments (e.g. Phonak hearing instruments) is intended to be conducted on hearing impaired participants. These sound changing principles are enabled by respective hearing instrument technologies and hearing instrument algorithms. The aim of the study is to investigate and assess strengths and weaknesses of these novel sound changing principles in terms of hearing performance to determine their application in hearing instruments (Phase of development). Both, objective laboratory measurements as well as subjective evaluations in real life environment will be carried out. This will be a controlled, single blinded and randomised active comparator clinical evaluation which will be conducted mono centric at the University Hospital of Zürich.
- Conditions
- Ability, Spatial
- Being tested
- several virtual 3-D complex audio environments
- Medical subject headings
- Spatial Navigation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
several virtual 3-D complex audio environmentsProcedure or surgery
The focus is a comparison of four virtual 3-D complex audio environments with regard to the sensitivity of hearing aid algorithms.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| normal hearing participants | Experimental | normal hearing participants with and without hearing aids Receives: Procedure: several virtual 3-D complex audio environments |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Head movements measured with head tracker
The participant starts the acoustic stimulus, tries to identify the direction of the stimulus as precise as possible and validates the final position. This is interpreted as reaction time with regard to spatial quality in seconds [s].
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 May 2018
- Study start26 Mar 2018
- Primary completion31 May 2018
- Study completion31 May 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Ability, SpatialStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- a group of normal-hearing volunteers
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sonova AG
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Swiss Commission for Technology and Innovation
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Norbert Dillier, Professor, Principal investigator, University Hospital, Zürich
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03514758
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2017-02051
- Other IDs
- 2017
- Status last verified
- Jun 2018
- First submitted
- 20 Apr 2018
- Last updated
- 6 Dec 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Gatehouse S, Noble W. The Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ). Int J Audiol. 2004 Feb;43(2):85-99. doi: 10.1080/14992020400050014.
PubMed 15035561Choisel S, Wickelmaier F. Evaluation of multichannel reproduced sound: scaling auditory attributes underlying listener preference. J Acoust Soc Am. 2007 Jan;121(1):388-400. doi: 10.1121/1.2385043.
PubMed 17297794Mueller MF, Meisenbacher K, Lai WK, Dillier N. Sound localization with bilateral cochlear implants in noise: how much do head movements contribute to localization? Cochlear Implants Int. 2014 Jan;15(1):36-42. doi: 10.1179/1754762813Y.0000000040. Epub 2013 Nov 25.
PubMed 23684420Catic J, Santurette S, Dau T. The role of reverberation-related binaural cues in the externalization of speech. J Acoust Soc Am. 2015 Aug;138(2):1154-67. doi: 10.1121/1.4928132.
PubMed 26328729Simon LS, Zacharov N, Katz BF. Perceptual attributes for the comparison of head-related transfer functions. J Acoust Soc Am. 2016 Nov;140(5):3623. doi: 10.1121/1.4966115.
PubMed 27908072
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Dec 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation and Optimization of Hearing Devices in 3-D Complex Audio Environments
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03514758
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2017-02051
- Conditions
- Ability, Spatial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sonova AGIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Collaborators
- Swiss Commission for Technology and Innovation
- Study start
- 26 Mar 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 May 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A methodical evaluation of novel sound changing principles in CE-labelled Sonova brand hearing instruments (e.g. Phonak hearing instruments) is intended to be conducted on hearing impaired participants. These sound changing principles are enabled by respective hearing instrument technologies and hearing instrument algorithms. The aim of the study is to investigate and assess strengths and weaknesses of these novel sound changing principles in terms of hearing performance to determine their application in hearing instruments (Phase of development). Both, objective laboratory measurements as well as subjective evaluations in real life environment will be carried out. This will be a controlled, single blinded and randomised active comparator clinical evaluation which will be conducted mono centric at the University Hospital of Zürich.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- a group of normal-hearing volunteers
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| normal hearing participants | Experimental | Procedure: several virtual 3-D complex audio environmentsnormal hearing participants with and without hearing aids |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Adult normal hearing persons (minimum age: 18 years)
- Healthy outer ear (without previous surgical procedures)
- Ability to fill in a questionnaire conscientiously
- Informed Consent as documented by signature
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Contraindications to the MD in this study, e.g. known hypersensitivity or allergy to the investigational product
- Limited mobility and not in the position to attend weekly appointments
- Limited ability to describe listening impressions/experiences and the use of the hearing aid
- Inability to produce a reliable hearing test result
- Massively limited dexterity
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| several virtual 3-D complex audio environmentsThe focus is a comparison of four virtual 3-D complex audio environments with regard to the sensitivity of hearing aid algorithms. | Procedure or surgery | normal hearing participants |
Primary outcome
Head movements measured with head tracker
Time frame: 6 weeks
The participant starts the acoustic stimulus, tries to identify the direction of the stimulus as precise as possible and validates the final position. This is interpreted as reaction time with regard to spatial quality in seconds [s].
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Dec 2018.
- Background: PubMed 15035561Gatehouse S, Noble W. The Speech, Spatial and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ). Int J Audiol. 2004 Feb;43(2):85-99. doi: 10.1080/14992020400050014.
- Background: PubMed 17297794Choisel S, Wickelmaier F. Evaluation of multichannel reproduced sound: scaling auditory attributes underlying listener preference. J Acoust Soc Am. 2007 Jan;121(1):388-400. doi: 10.1121/1.2385043.
- Background: PubMed 23684420Mueller MF, Meisenbacher K, Lai WK, Dillier N. Sound localization with bilateral cochlear implants in noise: how much do head movements contribute to localization? Cochlear Implants Int. 2014 Jan;15(1):36-42. doi: 10.1179/1754762813Y.0000000040. Epub 2013 Nov 25.
- Background: PubMed 26328729Catic J, Santurette S, Dau T. The role of reverberation-related binaural cues in the externalization of speech. J Acoust Soc Am. 2015 Aug;138(2):1154-67. doi: 10.1121/1.4928132.
- Background: PubMed 27908072Simon LS, Zacharov N, Katz BF. Perceptual attributes for the comparison of head-related transfer functions. J Acoust Soc Am. 2016 Nov;140(5):3623. doi: 10.1121/1.4966115.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Norbert Dillier, Professor principal investigator
University Hospital, Zürich
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing several virtual 3-D complex audio environments in people with Ability, Spatial, run by Sonova AG at 1 site in Switzerland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Dec 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Head movements measured with head tracker (time frame: 6 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03514758, which also lists 5 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Dec 2018.