Study Summary
This trial is testing a new way to fit hearing aids that doesn't require the person to come into the clinic, which would be more convenient for patients.
- Hearing Loss
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 4 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 1 month
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
7 Treatment Groups
Study 2 (Open-Fit corrections)
1 of 7
Study 3 (open-fit comparison)
1 of 7
Study 3 (closed-fit comparison)
1 of 7
Study 1 (In-the-Ear) Group
1 of 7
Study 1 (Behind-the-Ear) Group
1 of 7
Study 3 (experimental closed-fit)
1 of 7
Study 3 (experimental open-fit)
1 of 7
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
252 Total Participants · 7 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Study 1 - BTE hearing aids · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 85 · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
| North Carolina | 80.0% |
| South Carolina | 20.0% |
How old are they?
| 18 - 65 | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
| Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
| Met criteria | 80.0% |
| Did not meet criteria | 20.0% |
How many prior treatments have patients received?
| 0 | 100.0% |
Why did patients apply to this trial?
- "I currently need hearing aids and have been suffering from loss of hearing for some time. Due to financial constraints, I have not yet been able to afford them but plan on getting them next year. In the meantime, I go without and just can't hear, with causes miscommunications and other issues. I plan on getting bte hearing aids through Medicare next year. I deal with another disease that makes trips to the doctor's office for fittings difficult, and sometimes unbearable for me. Having out-of-office fitting options would be very beneficial for my condition and I would love to be part of creating or testing the feasibility of that process."
Frequently Asked Questions
For which demographic would this trial be most suitable?
"This study seeks approximately 252 persons with hearing loss in the age range of 18 to 85." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is this medical experiment open to people younger than 35 years old?
"This clinical trial is open to adults aged 18 or older and younger than 85." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the cumulative population size of individuals partaking in this investigation?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov outlines that this research is currently looking for enrollees, with the original posting being on October 28th 2019 and most recent edit occurring July 14th 2022. This investigation aims to have 252 participants from a single location join in its findings." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there any opportunities to participate in this research currently available?
"Reportedly, this medical study is presently recruiting participants. The trial was initially posted on October 28th 2019 and the most recent revision took place on July 14th 2022." - Anonymous Online Contributor