Motivational Interviewing for Hearing Loss (MI-HAT Trial)

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Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

18 years and older

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Unable to complete the online questionnaires in English language

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up study assessments will be performed during the initial visit, and at 1, 3, 6 and 12-month time points.

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test the feasibility and effectiveness of an 8-week group MI intervention for people with hearing loss.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who are new to using hearing aids and have a certain level of hearing loss in one or both ears. They must understand English as the motivational interviewing and questionnaires will be in this language. People with previous hearing aid experience, inconsistent hearing tests, or medical issues preventing hearing aid use cannot join.

What is being tested?

The study is testing whether motivational interviewing (MI), a type of counseling that encourages behavior change, can increase the use of hearing aids among new users. It aims to address fears and shame associated with wearing aids by fostering motivation.

What are the potential side effects?

Since MI involves counseling without medications or invasive procedures, there aren't typical side effects like those seen with drugs or surgery. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort discussing personal challenges related to their hearing loss.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 18 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I cannot complete questionnaires in English.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ study assessments will be performed during the initial visit, and at 1, 3, 6 and 12-month time points.

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~study assessments will be performed during the initial visit, and at 1, 3, 6 and 12-month time points.

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and study assessments will be performed during the initial visit, and at 1, 3, 6 and 12-month time points. for reporting.