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NCT04671381 Improving Access and Affordability of Adult Hearing Healthcare

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NCT ID NCT04671381
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Condition Hearing Loss
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 210 participants
Start Date 2021-01-01
Primary Completion 2025-12

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 40 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Hearing EvaluationOver-the-Counter Hearing Aid (OTC HA) Fitting and OrientationFour Weeks of Aural Rehabilitation

Eligibility Fast-Check

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 210 participants in total. It began in 2021-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.

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Brief Summary

This project will address quality of care issues associated with hearing loss in adults who have mild-to-moderate hearing loss and who have no access to hearing healthcare. Through the use of three different interventions involving over-the-counter hearing aids, it will lead to options that will increase access and affordability of hearing healthcare for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Mild-to-moderate hearing loss * Live in West Central or South Alabama * 40 years of age or older Exclusion Criteria: • Medical conditions resulting in severe cognitive impairment (e.g., stroke, head injury, senile dementia or Alzheimer's disease)

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marcia J Hay-McCutcheon, PhD

✉ mhaymccu@ua.edu

📞 205-348-4572

Principal Investigator

Marcia J Hay-McCutcheon, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04671381 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 40 Years or older, studying Hearing Loss. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04671381 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04671381 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mhaymccu@ua.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04671381 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Tuscaloosa, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04671381 clinical trial?

NCT04671381 is sponsored by University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. The principal investigator is Marcia J Hay-McCutcheon, PhD at The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. The trial plans to enroll 210 participants.

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