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Study Purpose:

Hearing aids cannot completely restore hearing to normal. Speech is often challenging to understand, especially in noise. This research aims to investigate novel sound-processing strategies for hearing aids to see how they can improve the understanding of speech by individuals with hearing loss.

We are looking for hard-of-hearing individuals 18 years or older who wear a hearing aid or have been told they need one.

Who can Participate:

We are looking for hard-of-hearing individuals 18 years or older who wear a hearing aid or have been told they need one.

What to Expect:

A hearing test will first determine the amount of hearing loss in each ear.  The hearing test and the subsequent study tasks will be performed in a sound-treated booth.  During these, we will ask you to listen to a series of speech sounds and then respond using a computer mouse.

Experiment sessions are generally scheduled for one or two-hour periods.  We have allotted time for breaks and encourage you to take them when you feel they are necessary.

Location and Parking

The Experimental Amplification Research (EAR) Lab is located on the third floor of Lyles-Porter Hall (715 Clinic Drive) on the Purdue University campus.

Participants can park in the Harrison Street Garage (PGH on the map) and then walk directly into LYLE.

Once inside LYLE, proceed to the main elevators and stairway.  Please wait in the seating area near the elevators on the third floor, call the lab at 765-494-5956, and someone will greet you there.

Payment:

The study pays $20.00/hour and will involve several one or two-hour sessions.  You will receive your payment check by mail approximately two to three weeks after completing the experiment.

Contact Information:

If you are interested in participating in this study or would like more information please contact the EAR lab by phone at 765-494-5956 or email PurdueEARlab@gmail.com.