๐ฌIn plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
The RH210A is an air-conduction hearing aid designed for adults with perceived mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss. The purpose of this clinical investigation is to generate objective and subjective evidence of the clinical performance and safety of the device.
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๐ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years
* Self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing difficulties/ hearing loss
* Competent smartphone use (able to complete self-fitting via the app)
* Able and willing to provide informed consent
* HHIA screening consistent with perceived hearing difficulty
* Willingness and ability to attend two in-person research appointments
* Ability to operate a SmartPhone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Conductive or mixed hearing loss
* Occluding cerumen
* Otologic disease/ active ear pathology
* Severe or profound hearing loss (PTA \>S0dBHL) (WHO, 2021)
* Presence of (red-flag) conditions relevant to OTC hearing aid use (per 21 CFR 801.421)
* Visible deformity of the ear (congenital or traumatic).
* Fluid, pus, or blood coming from the ear (e.g., active drainage).
* Sudden or rapidly progressive hearing loss within the recent past (often defined as within \~90 days).
* Any acute or chronic dizziness or vertigo associated with hearing issues.
* Pain or discomfort in or around the ear.
* Visible evidence of significant cerumen (ear wax) accumulation or foreign body in the ear canal.
* Unilateral hearing loss of sudden onset or large asymmetry between ears.
* Audiometric air-bone gap suggestive of possible conductive pathology (e.g., gap equal or more than 15 dB at key frequencies)
* Visible evidence of significant cerumen (ear wax) accumulation or foreign body in the ear canal.
* Unilateral hearing loss of sudden onset or large asymmetry between ears