NCT03555084

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, functions and wearing comfort. 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
16

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2018

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 7, 2018

Completed
15 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 22, 2018

Completed
22 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 13, 2018

Completed
9 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

June 22, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 22, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

September 17, 2018

Status Verified

September 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

1 month

First QC Date

May 7, 2018

Last Update Submit

September 14, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Visibility and Wearing Comfort

    The primary objective of this study is to evaluate if Virto B-Titanium hearing aids measured with the Titanium FitGuide (TFG) (extension of Virto B-Titanium) are less visible (deeper) than modeling without TFG (Virto B-Titanium) while maintaining wearing comfort on adult participants (new and existing users) with mild to moderately-severe hearing loss (M and P receiver ).

    3 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Measurement of acoustic Feedback Thresholds

    3 weeks

Other Outcomes (1)

  • TFG Fitrate

    3 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Device: Extension of Phonak Virto B-Titanium

EXPERIMENTAL

The extension of Phonak Virto B-Titanium will be fitted to the participants individual Hearing loss.

Device: Extension of Virto B-Titanium

Device: Phonak Virto B-Titanium

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

The Phonak Virto B-Titanium will be fitted to the participants individual Hearing loss.

Device: Virto B-Titanium

Interventions

In ear Hearing aid device individually modeled to ear canal geometry to compensate an individual Hearing loss.

Device: Extension of Phonak Virto B-Titanium

In ear Hearing aid device individually modeled to ear canal geometry to compensate an individual Hearing loss.

Device: Phonak Virto B-Titanium

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 or without experience with hearing aids
  • Good written and spoken (Swiss) German language skills
  • Healthy outer ear
  • Ability to fill in a questionnaire (p/eCRF) conscientiously
  • willingness to wear custom made Hearing aids
  • Informed Consent as documented by signature
  • Benefit with TFG tool at least on one ear

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
  • Limited dexterity (not able to change a 10size Hearing aid battery)
  • no Benefit of the TFG tool on both ears
  • 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

May 7, 2018

First Posted

June 13, 2018

Study Start

May 22, 2018

Primary Completion

June 22, 2018

Study Completion

June 22, 2018

Last Updated

September 17, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-09

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