NCT07228845 Effectiveness Comparison of 3D-Printed and Conventional Ear Tip Comfort in Individuals With Hearing Loss
| NCT ID | NCT07228845 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Arizona |
| Condition | Hearing Aids |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 32 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-03-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-04-15 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 32 participants in total. It began in 2026-03-15 with a primary completion date of 2027-04-15.
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Brief Summary
Access to affordable and timely hearing healthcare remains a major challenge for many individuals, partly due to the high cost and long turnaround time. This study will explore whether 3D-printed ear tips perform as well as or better than standard ear tips in terms of sound quality, comfort, and fit over a prolonged duration in a sample of individuals with bilateral hearing loss. It will also compare how long each method takes to make and how much each costs.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Bilateral, symmetric, sensorineural hearing loss, with thresholds between normal and severe degree of hearing loss * Normal otoscopy: patent ear canals with normal appearing eardrums and aerated middle ear, bilaterally. * English speaking. Exclusion Criteria: * Self reported history of extensive or current outer or middle ear pathology. * Self reported history of extensive outer or middle ear surgery. * Self reported history of neurological or cognitive disorder. * Active ear infection
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07228845 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 89 Years, studying Hearing Aids. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07228845 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07228845 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at bryanwong@arizona.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07228845 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Tucson, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07228845 clinical trial?
NCT07228845 is sponsored by University of Arizona. The trial plans to enroll 32 participants.