Identifying Factors Contributing to Difficulty in Listeners with Hearing Loss in Noisy Environments
Yi Shen
Primary Investigator
Overview
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that contribute to the everyday listening difficulties experienced by older and hearing-impaired adults in noise.
Description
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that contribute to the everyday listening difficulties experienced by older and hearing-impaired adults in noise.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
healthy
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Age: Between 18 Years - 100 Years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria
Between 18 and 35 years of age with average pure-tone thresholds across 1,2, and 4 kHz at 15 dB HL or better
Above 55 years of age, ambulatory, and have a high frequency PTA at 15 dB HL or better
Above 55 years of age, ambulatory, and have a high frequency PTA at 35 dB HL or worse
All must be native English speakers
Exclusion Criteria
Non-native English speakers