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Barriers and Facilitators to OTC Hearing Aids Success

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 89 YearsAllYu-Hsiang Wu
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Hearing aids can improve hearing, communication, and overall quality of life for people with hearing loss. However, not many people use hearing aids. A common reason is that hearing aids are expensive and hard to get. The traditional way to get hearing aids involves multiple visits to licensed audiologists for identifying hearing loss, customizing the aids, and ongoing maintenance. This traditional method is called the AUD pathway. Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids offer a different approach. They aim to make hearing aids more affordable and accessible, encouraging earlier use. In the OTC pathway, users diagnose their own hearing loss and fit and program the hearing aids themselves. Little is known about long-term effects of OTC hearing aids on users. This study aims to compare the experiences of people who choose the OTC pathway with those who choose the AUD pathway. It takes place

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * adult-onset, perceived bilateral mild-to-moderate hearing loss * no previous hearing aid experience Exclusion Criteria: * Non-native speaker of English
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What it tests

  • Audiologist-based fitting
  • Over-the-counter fitting
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Where

2 sites
University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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