Hearing Loss, Bilateral SensorineuralNCT07913776
Performance of a Remote Microphone Compared to Hearing Aids Alone
A study testing Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devices and Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone System in people with Hearing Loss, Bilateral Sensorineural, run by Sonova AG at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will compare speech understanding in noise using a remote microphone with hearing aids and compatible receivers with speech understanding in noise using hearing aids alone in a population of hearing impaired adults, age 18 and over. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 95 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hearing Loss, Bilateral Sensorineural
- What is being tested?
- Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devices and Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone System
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 27 Oct 2026to 30 Nov 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 95 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18-95 years of age
- Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (e.g., N3, N4, S1)
- Experienced hearing aid users (bilateral)
- Fluent in English; ability to read and write in English
- Able to produce a reliable study test result
- Willing to comply with all study requirements
Who cannot join
- Contraindications to medical device (MD) in this study: known hypersensitivity or allergy to hearing instruments/domes
- Limited/inconsistent/no prior use of hearing instruments
- Limited mobility/not being able to come to scheduled appointments
- Limited ability to describe listening impressions/experiences and the use of the hearing instruments/accessories • Known psychological disorders
- Unilateral hearing loss
- Single sided deafness
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Phonak Audiology Research Center
Aurora, Illinois, 60504
About this study
This study will compare speech understanding in noise using a remote microphone with hearing aids and compatible receivers with speech understanding in noise using hearing aids alone in a population of hearing impaired adults, age 18 and over. Participants will be tested in a near condition (target speech and remote microphone located 1 meter away from participant) as well as a far condition (target speech and remote microphone located 2 meters away from participant). Subjective questionnaire about listening effort and overall satisfaction will also be administered to each participant.
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Bilateral Sensorineural
- Being tested
- Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devices, Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone System
- Keywords
- hearing loss
- Medical subject headings
- Hearing Loss
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devicesDevice
Commercially available hearing aids that are the RIC form factor
Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone SystemDevice
Commercially available hearing aids in the RIC form factor plus the Remote Microphone system, which includes an embedded receiver in the hearing aids and a wireless remote microphone transmitter.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment A first, then treatment B: Hearing aids plus remote microphone system first, then HA alone | Experimental | Participants who complete speech testing with the hearing aids plus the remote microphone system first, and then complete speech testing with HAs alone Receives: Device: Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devices; Device: Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone System |
| Treatment B first, then Treatment A: HAs alone first, then HAs plus remote microphone system | Experimental | Participants who complete speech testing with hearing aids alone first, then complete speech testing with HAs plus remote microphone system Receives: Device: Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devices; Device: Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone System |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Speech Understanding in Noise Performance
A validated test of speech understanding in which a sentence is presented from a loud-speaker 1-2 meters away from participant, while competing background noise is presented from four corner loud-speakers. The participant repeats as many words as they understand and a percentage correct is calculated for number correct out of total words presented. A higher score is better.
Measured: One day lab visit- participants will be tested during a 2 hour lab visit with no subsequent visits planned
Secondary outcomes (1)
Subjective Feedback
Subjects will be asked for their feedback using a subjective questionnaire with questions on overall satisfaction of sound quality, listening effort, and noise intrusiveness. Questions will be presented as a scale to compare experience with and without the remote microphone system.
Measured: One day lab visit- participants will be tested during a 2 hour lab visit with no subsequent visits planned
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Nov 2026
- Study start27 Oct 2026
- Primary completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hearing Loss, Bilateral SensorineuralStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sonova AG
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07913776
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SRF-39765
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Performance of a Remote Microphone Compared to Hearing Aids Alone
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07913776
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SRF-39765
- Conditions
- Hearing Loss, Bilateral Sensorineural
- Keywords
- hearing loss
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Sonova AGIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 27 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Nov 2026 (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.
This study will compare speech understanding in noise using a remote microphone with hearing aids and compatible receivers with speech understanding in noise using hearing aids alone in a population of hearing impaired adults, age 18 and over. Participants will be tested in a near condition (target speech and remote microphone located 1 meter away from participant) as well as a far condition (target speech and remote microphone located 2 meters away from participant). Subjective questionnaire about listening effort and overall satisfaction will also be administered to each participant.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment A first, then treatment B: Hearing aids plus remote microphone system first, then HA alone | Experimental | Device: Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devices, Device: Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone SystemParticipants who complete speech testing with the hearing aids plus the remote microphone system first, and then complete speech testing with HAs alone |
| Treatment B first, then Treatment A: HAs alone first, then HAs plus remote microphone system | Experimental | Device: Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devices, Device: Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone SystemParticipants who complete speech testing with hearing aids alone first, then complete speech testing with HAs plus remote microphone system |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 95 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 18-95 years of age
- Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss (e.g., N3, N4, S1)
- Experienced hearing aid users (bilateral)
- Fluent in English; ability to read and write in English
- Able to produce a reliable study test result
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Contraindications to medical device (MD) in this study: known hypersensitivity or allergy to hearing instruments/domes
- Limited/inconsistent/no prior use of hearing instruments
- Limited mobility/not being able to come to scheduled appointments
- Limited ability to describe listening impressions/experiences and the use of the hearing instruments/accessories • Known psychological disorders
- Unilateral hearing loss
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devicesCommercially available hearing aids that are the RIC form factor | Device | Treatment A first, then treatment B: Hearing aids plus remote microphone system first, then HA alone, Treatment B first, then Treatment A: HAs alone first, then HAs plus remote microphone system |
| Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone SystemCommercially available hearing aids in the RIC form factor plus the Remote Microphone system, which includes an embedded receiver in the hearing aids and a wireless remote microphone transmitter. | Device | Treatment A first, then treatment B: Hearing aids plus remote microphone system first, then HA alone, Treatment B first, then Treatment A: HAs alone first, then HAs plus remote microphone system |
Primary outcome
Speech Understanding in Noise Performance
Time frame: One day lab visit- participants will be tested during a 2 hour lab visit with no subsequent visits planned
A validated test of speech understanding in which a sentence is presented from a loud-speaker 1-2 meters away from participant, while competing background noise is presented from four corner loud-speakers. The participant repeats as many words as they understand and a percentage correct is calculated for number correct out of total words presented. A higher score is better.
1 secondary outcome
Subjective Feedback
Time frame: One day lab visit- participants will be tested during a 2 hour lab visit with no subsequent visits planned
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Nov 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Commercially available Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing devices and Hearing Aids plus Remote Microphone System in people with Hearing Loss, Bilateral Sensorineural, run by Sonova AG at 1 site in United States.
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 6 inclusion and 6 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Nov 2026. 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 United States. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Speech Understanding in Noise Performance (time frame: One day lab visit- participants will be tested during a 2 hour lab visit with no subsequent visits planned). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 3 Nov 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 3 Nov 2026.