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Innovations in Hearing Accessibility and Technology (IHAT) Study
Led by University of Colorado, Denver · Updated on 2024-11-19
280
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
228 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
N
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The research will explore outcomes of different service delivery models of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids by comparing them to prescription hearing aids fitted by specialists in individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. The investigators will examine how each type affects users' experiences, behavior, thinking skills, and brain activity related to hearing. Additionally, the study will focus on what types of people prefer each hearing aid option, what helps or hinders these choices, and compare the costs of four different service options. This approach will help transition from research findings into real-world practice, providing useful information for healthcare providers and policymakers about OTC hearing aid options.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Innovations in Hearing Accessibility and Technology (IHAT) Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult onset, bilateral, mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss documented by audiological evaluation
- Aged 40 years or older
- No previous hearing aid experience greater than 3 months
- Able to read and understand patient education materials
- Willing to be randomized to one of the four groups
- Owns a smartphone
You will not qualify if you...
- Hearing loss too severe for over-the-counter hearing aids
- Presence of middle ear disorders or conductive pathology
- Asymmetrical hearing loss
- Diagnosed neurological conditions such as dementia or Parkinson's disease or a score lower than 25 on the MOCA
- Non-English speaking that could affect ability to complete study tests
AI-Screening
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
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2
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80305
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Research Team
R
Research Service Professional
CONTACT
P
Preeti Pandey, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
4
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