Increasing listening quality of music for hearing loss – Clinical testing

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Do you have a hearing loss? Do you wish to be involved in research to improve the quality of music listening for those with hearing loss? Our study is investigating a new technology for improving the sound quality of music for persons with hearing loss. We are actively seeking participants with hearing loss (can be mild to moderately severe in degree, and does not have to be symmetrical across ears) aged 18+. There will be two sessions lasting approximately 45 minutes each at our Tamaki Campus, Glen Innes. Participants will have tests of hearing and complete rating scales for music quality. You will be reimbursed $20 for each session.    APPROVED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND HUMAN PARTICIPANTS ETHICS COMMITTEE ON 26 August 2014 for 3 years, Reference Number 012462.  

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This study is open to and in aged 18 to 110
Participants who are being selected for this study will have a mild to moderately-severe hearing loss and have fluency in English.  Participants will be ineligible if they:
  • Have a too great a hearing loss.
  • A large difference in hearing between ears
  • Have a conductive hearing loss or fluctuating hearing