196 - Tinnitus Relief and Speech Clarity on the Wrist? Latest Research Behind Neosensory's Duo and Clarify Products

Drs. David Eagleman and Izzy Kohler from Neosensory, join Amyn Amlani to explore their latest research findings on tinnitus management and speech clarity, utilizing the company's unique haptic wristband. The Washington Post recently highlighted Neosensory's Duo product, which has shown promising results in significantly reducing tinnitus loudness and frequency. The research found that the reduction in TFI scores were even greater among individuals experiencing moderate to severe symptoms after 8 weeks. This advancement offers audiologists a new treatment option to consider for their patients. In a newly published study, Neosensory explored the effectiveness of their Clarify product in improving speech comprehension for those with high-frequency hearing loss. By detecting high-frequency speech sounds and delivering distinct vibration patterns, the Clarify demonstrated notable enhancements in speech understanding in users with and without hearing aids. The company is currently exploring different vibration patterns for signaling detected speech sounds, aiming to enhance user experience. Additionally, due to a growing level of interest among hearing professionals, they transitioning towards greater collaborating with audiology clinics to broaden access to their technology. By providing supplementary sensory information to the brain, Neosensory's wristbands offer a promising avenue for improving both tinnitus management and speech comprehension alongside auditory input. **For audiologists interested in more information or partnering with Neosensory can contact the company at: [email protected] Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and Twitter. https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing- https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing- https://hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/