NCT03379766

Brief Summary

Phonak Hearing Systems pass through different development and study stages. At an early stage, feasibility studies are conducted to investigate new algorithms, features and functions in an isolated manner. If the benefit is proven, their performance is then investigated regarding interdependency between all available algorithms, features and functions running in parallel in a hearing aid (pivotal/pre-validation studies) and, as a result, they get optimized. Afterwards, and prior to product launch, the Phonak Hearing Systems undergo a final quality control in terms of clinical trials. This is a pre-validation study, investigating optimized algorithms, features and functions. This will be a clinical evaluation which will be conducted mono centric at Sonova AG Headquarters based in Stäfa (Switzerland).

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 13, 2017

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 20, 2017

Completed
19 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 8, 2018

Completed
25 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 2, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 2, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

March 9, 2018

Status Verified

March 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

25 days

First QC Date

December 13, 2017

Last Update Submit

March 8, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Spontaneous acceptance of the initial pre-calculation (first fit)

    The data, serving as primary outcomes are collected in the first study appointment. The spontaneous acceptance of the initial pre-calculation (also called 'first fit') in regard to loudness and sound quality will be assessed with the aid of a systematic interview in lab.

    One week

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Listening effort in noisy listening environment

    One week

  • Speech intelligibility in noisy listening environment

    One week

Other Outcomes (1)

  • TV streaming

    Three weeks

Study Arms (2)

Successor of Phonak Audéo B-Direct

EXPERIMENTAL

The successor of Phonak Audéo B-Direct will be fitted to the participants individual hearing loss.

Device: Successor of Phonak Audéo B-Direct

Phonak Audéo B-Direct

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The Phonak Audéo B-Direct will be fitted to the participants individual hearing loss.

Device: Phonak Audéo B-Direct

Interventions

The successor of Phonak Audéo B-Direct will be fitted to the participants indivudal hearing loss.

Successor of Phonak Audéo B-Direct

The Phonak Audéo B-Direct will be fitted to the participants individual hearing loss.

Phonak Audéo B-Direct

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adult hearing impaired persons (minimum age: 18 years) with at least 3 months experience with hearing aids
  • Good written and spoken (Swiss) German language skills
  • Healthy outer ear
  • Ability to fill in a questionnaire (p/eCRF) conscientiously
  • Informed Consent as documented by signature

You may not qualify if:

  • 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 in Stäfa (Switzerland)
  • 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
  • Central hearing disorders

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Sonova AG

Stäfa, Canton of Zurich, 8712, Switzerland

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hearing Loss, Sensorineural

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hearing LossHearing DisordersEar DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesSensation DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
CROSSOVER
Sponsor Type
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 13, 2017

First Posted

December 20, 2017

Study Start

January 8, 2018

Primary Completion

February 2, 2018

Study Completion

February 2, 2018

Last Updated

March 9, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations