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Behavioral Intervention
Hearing Aids for Auditory Processing Disorder
N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Melissa A Papesh, PhD
Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline and 2- and 6-months post randomization
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Study Summary
This trial will explore if hearing aids help those without hearing loss. It could help tailor hearing aid use to those who may benefit most.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for Veterans with normal hearing sensitivity who still experience communication difficulties. They must be eligible for VA Healthcare, able to visit the VA Portland Medical Center often, and have a moderate to significant perceived hearing handicap but no major ear problems or severe hearing loss.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if using hearing aids can help veterans without hearing loss by providing slight amplification or features like noise reduction and sound streaming. It also includes communication counseling and remote microphones to see which methods are most beneficial.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include discomfort from wearing the devices, possible dependency on them for better hearing, or an initial adjustment period with varied listening experiences.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline and 2- and 6-months post randomization
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline and 2- and 6-months post randomization
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Change in Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA) score
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Hearing Aids with Remote MicrophonesExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Individuals randomized to this group will receive communication counseling as well as hearing aids set to provide a low level of amplification and remote microphones that can be used in some situations to improve the signal-to-noise ratio.
Group II: Hearing AidsExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Individuals randomized to this group will receive communication counseling as well as hearing aids set to provide a low level of amplification.
Group III: Communication CounselingActive Control1 Intervention
Individuals randomized to this group will receive information on how to improve their ability to hear and communicate including tips on environmental modification and communication repair strategies.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Hearing Aids
2016
Completed Phase 3
~370
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Who is running the clinical trial?
VA Office of Research and DevelopmentLead Sponsor
1,612 Previous Clinical Trials
3,305,601 Total Patients Enrolled
Melissa A Papesh, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorVA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are participants over 35 years of age eligible for this trial?
"As elucidated in the prerequisites, this trial allows adults aged 18 to 79 to participate."
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What criteria must be met in order to qualify for participation in this research?
"This clinical trial is accepting up to 142 individuals with auditory processing disorder, aged between 18 and 79."
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Are participants currently being recruited for this clinical trial?
"According to the information provided on clinicaltrials.gov, this specific research project is not currently recruiting patients. Initially posted on October 1st 2024 and last updated a year later, there are presently 16 other trials that are actively enrolling subjects."
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