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Innovations in Hearing Accessibility and Technology (IHAT) Study
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver
Summary
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.
Official title: Effectiveness Trial to Examine the Emerging Service Delivery Models for Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
280
Start Date
2024-11-13
Completion Date
2029-03-31
Last Updated
2024-11-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
HA-HCP
Prescription hearing aid fit by a hearing healthcare professional using audiology best practices.
OTC-HCP
Over-the-counter hearing aids fit by a hearing care professional using audiology best practices.
OTC-R
OTC fit to an individual using some best practices via remote consultation.
OTC-SF
Self-fit OTC hearing aids without any clinical support from HCPs.
Locations (2)
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado, United States
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, Colorado, United States