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Amplification Device

Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids for Age-Related Hearing Loss

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Yu-Hsiang Wu, PhD

Research Sponsored by Yu-Hsiang Wu

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 change between 6-week post intervention and 12-week post-intervention

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Study Summary

This trial will test if over-the-counter hearing aids are a viable solution for age-related hearing loss.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults with age-related hearing loss that's mild to moderately severe in both ears. Participants must have developed this condition as adults and be fluent English speakers. It's not suitable for those who aren't native English speakers.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study examines the long-term effectiveness of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids compared to traditional models requiring professional fitting services. The focus is on changes in user outcomes over a period of three months.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While there are no direct side effects mentioned, users may experience challenges due to lack of professional support with OTC hearing aids, potentially leading to less optimal use or dissatisfaction over time.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change between 6-week post intervention and 12-week post-intervention

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change between 6-week post intervention and 12-week post-intervention

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change between 6-week post intervention and 12-week post-intervention for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change of Hearing aid benefit as measured by the Glasgow Hearing Aid Benefit Profile (GHABP)

Secondary outcome measures

Change of Hearing aid benefit as measured by the Glasgow Hearing Aid Benefit Profile (GHABP) (paper-and-pencil administration)

Change of Hearing aid performance/benefit as measured using the Profile of Hearing Aid Performance / Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit (PHAP / PHAB)

Change of Hearing aid satisfaction as measured by the Hearing Aid Satisfaction Survey (HASS)

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: OTC GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

In this group, the over-the-counter fitting will be used to provide hearing aids.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Yu-Hsiang WuLead Sponsor

2 Previous Clinical Trials

270 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)NIH

328 Previous Clinical Trials

178,251 Total Patients Enrolled

Yu-Hsiang Wu, PhDPrincipal Investigator - University of Iowa

University of Iowa

2 Previous Clinical Trials

270 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Over-the-counter fitting (Amplification Device) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04030299 — N/A

Age-Related Hearing Loss Research Study Groups: OTC Group

Age-Related Hearing Loss Clinical Trial 2023: Over-the-counter fitting Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04030299 — N/A

Over-the-counter fitting (Amplification Device) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04030299 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is this study only available to senior citizens?

"The age requirements for this study state that potential participants must be between 55 and 85 years old."

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Who does this trial restrict from participating?

"Eligible patients for this clinical trial must have presbycusis, be between 55 and 85 years old, and be one of the 45 total candidates that will be accepted."

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Are there any spots left in this trial for new participants?

"The clinical trial is still recruiting patients, as seen on clinicaltrials.gov. The listing for the study was first created on September 1st, 2019 and was updated on March 31st, 2022."

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