Hearing Valley’s first pilot project successfully completed

The first pilot project carried out at Hearing Valley was successfully completed on 12 March 2026. The pilot was conducted in collaboration with the TrueHear innovation project, which was awarded the 2026 Innovation Prize of the Nordic Medical Society. TrueHear is developing a platform designed for self‑administered hearing assessments.

The pilot study began in November 2025 and concluded in March 2026, with a total of 18 research days held at Hearing Valley. Altogether, 138 participants visited the facility during the project. The pilot generated significant interest and received positive feedback, while also providing valuable ideas for further development.

In the pilot study, participants first completed the self‑measurement hearing test developed in the TrueHear project. After this, they underwent a hearing assessment by an audiologist and a physician at the Hearing Valley facilities. The study made use of Hearing Valley’s equipment, including a clinical audiogram as well as both traditional and digital otoscopes.

The study demonstrated that Hearing Valley’s facilities and equipment are well suited for diverse use cases and enable comprehensive hearing assessments. The project also helped determine the most suitable transportation arrangements for bringing participants to the facility and confirmed that Hearing Valley is accessible to individuals with reduced mobility, including those using a rollator.

Throughout 2026, additional pilot projects will be conducted at Hearing Valley. Updates will be shared on the project website and on LinkedIn.

More information about the TrueHear innovation project can be found on the TrueHear website: TrueHear.