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STUDY FROM UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
We are looking for people who find it hard to hear speech in noisy places to join an online training study. The study is suitable for adults aged 18 and over, including those who use hearing aids. It is not suitable for people with cochlear implants because the way sounds are processed is different.
In this study, we will be testing two new training games in a programme called PLUS (Practice Listening and Understanding Speech). These listening and thinking games were developed with people with hearing loss and are designed to support everyday listening, including listening in noise.
For more information CLICK HERE

Natalie Lerigo-Smith Lead Investigator
 & Helen Henshaw Chief Investigator
T: +44 (0)115 8232606 
E: helen.henshaw@nottingham.ac.uk
E: helen.henshaw@nottingham.ac.uk
W: www.hearing.nihr.ac.uk 

Posted on 24th April 2026