Status:
COMPLETED
The Hearing Aid Effectiveness After Aural Rehabilitation (HEAR) Trial
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Washington
Conditions:
Hearing Loss
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study compares the effectiveness of hearing aid appointments provided in a group format to those provided in an individual format. We are asking if hearing aid training with group appointments is...
Detailed Description
Background: The number of hearing aids dispensed by the VA has nearly quadrupled from 75,000 in 1996 to over 283,000 in 2003. However, the number of audiologists serving this population has less than ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- New hearing aid users at VA Puget Sound; eligible for VA hearing aids
Exclusion
- Prior hearing aid users; Inability to participate in a group rehabilitation sessions or to complete follow-up
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
660 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00260663
Start Date
February 1 2006
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
April 7 2015
Active Locations (1)
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States, 98108