[The use of the stapedius reflex in the fitting of hearing aids (author transl)]

The authors made experiments concerning the stapedius reflex without and with an hearing aid; there is a relation between this reflex and the discomfort threshold for the selection. The stimulus is given on a loudspeaker and the stapedius reflex permits in some cases to know the gain of the hearing aid and also the limit of discomfort. This method very useful particulary for children is objective.