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Optimization of Perceived Sound Quality for Music Listening in Hearing Aid Users With Hearing Loss.
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur
Summary
This study aims to optimize music listening quality for 66 hearing aid users (33 musicians and 33 non-musician music enthusiasts) by developing a dedicated "Music Program" based on individual frequency preference profiles. We will evaluate the program's efficacy by comparing listening quality and emotional response scores against standard settings, while also investigating correlations with music reward sensitivity. We hypothesize that the customized program will yield significant improvements, with a more pronounced benefit observed in the musician group.
Official title: OPTIMisation de la qualité Sonore perçue Pour l'écoute de la MUSIque Chez Les Malentendants appareillés
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
66
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2028-05
Last Updated
2026-07-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Musical listening quality preference test
Preference test to determine their Preferred Frequency Profile (PFP). The gain characteristics of the PFP will be added to the hearing aids' Main Program, thereby creating a dedicated Music Program.