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SynthesisJournal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR2026

Effects of Hearing Devices for Adults With Mild-to-Severe Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Preeti Pandey, Megan Kruger, Anu Sharma, De Wet Swanepoel, Hansapani Rodrigo, Eldre Beukes, Vinaya Manchaiah

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Synthesis in Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Preeti PandeyDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora.ORCID 0009-0007-4149-2514
Megan KrugerVirtual Hearing Lab, Collaborative Initiative between University of Colorado School of Medicine and University of Pretoria.ORCID 0000-0002-7187-9281
Anu SharmaDepartment of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Colorado Boulder.
De Wet SwanepoelDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora.ORCID 0000-0001-8313-1636
Hansapani RodrigoSchool of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg.ORCID 0000-0002-2122-2150
Eldre BeukesVirtual Hearing Lab, Collaborative Initiative between University of Colorado School of Medicine and University of Pretoria.ORCID 0000-0002-9434-9160
Vinaya ManchaiahDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora.ORCID 0000-0002-1254-8407

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hearing devices for adults with mild-to-severe hearing losses. Specifically, we assessed the magnitude of change across outcome domains, identified measurement tools used, and reported adverse effects associated with device use.

designWe conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Searches were performed in PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. Included studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving adults (≥ 18 years of age) with mild-to-severe hearing loss, comparing any air-conduction hearing device to passive or active controls. Effect sizes were calculated as Hedges's

resultsThirty-three RCTs (

conclusionsHearing aids provide substantial benefit for hearing-related self-reported outcomes in comparison to PSAPs, SHAAs, EWHAs, and placebo. However, high heterogeneity prevents reliable conclusions based on pooled estimates. There also remains limited evidence on cognitive, neurophysiological, and long-term behavioral outcomes, underscoring the need for more rigorous, domain-diverse RCTs in this field. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.32086299.

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Hearing AidsHearing LossAdultHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSeverity of Illness Index

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PMID42053356
PMCPMC13274528

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