Testing the Accuracy of Hearing Thresholds Obtained with Portable Audiometry

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of newly designed investigational iPad application hearing test using noise cancelling headphones to obtain hearing thresholds provides comparable hearing thresholds that can be obtained in a traditional hearing test approach and setting.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals ages 18-65
Scheduled to receive a hearing test
Able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients < 18 years or >65 years
Specialized populations (adult developmentally delay, cognitive decline, etc.)
Patients using implantable hearing devices (ex. cochlear implant, osseointegrated devices, etc.)
Patients that have had ear surgery (or planned) within the month
Patients with sudden changes (or fluctuating) hearing (bilateral or unilateral)
Patients with ear drainage and/or ear pain noted (bilateral or unilateral)
Vulnerable populations (ex. prisoners, severe mentally illness etc.)

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Stephen Ekker, Ph.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stephen Ekker, Ph.D.

Closed for enrollment

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