A newly published study from researchers at Western University’s National Centre for Audiology found that Nuance Audio Glasses improved speech recognition in noise and reduced listening effort for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss....
Early evidence suggests Nuance Audio Glasses may offer measurable benefit for speech-in-noise and listening effort in mild-to-moderate hearing loss, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed replication and independent studies before recommending them as a clinical alternative to conventional amplification.
Eyeglass-integrated hearing technology represents a growing category of discreet assistive devices, and peer-reviewed efficacy data — even early-stage — helps audiologists evaluate whether such wearables warrant a place in their counselling toolkit.
- 01Western University's National Centre for Audiology conducted the study, published in Frontiers.
- 02Nuance Audio Glasses improved speech recognition in noise for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
- 03Participants reported reduced listening effort when wearing the glasses.
- 04Target population was adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss — a group often underserved by traditional hearing aids.
- 05The blog reports on a journal article; source domain (hearinghealthmatters.org) is independent of the manufacturer.
Nuance Audio Glasses improved speech recognition in noise in adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
studypartially supportedNuance Audio Glasses reduced listening effort in adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
studypartially supported- Journal
- Frontiers
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 2b
- Population
- Adults with mild to moderate hearing loss
- Intervention
- Nuance Audio Glasses (eyeglass-integrated hearing assistive device)
Primary outcomes
Speech recognition in noise; Listening effort