Spanish-Language Hearing Loss Toolkit for Hearing Loss

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byVictoria Sanchez, Au.D., Ph.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Recruiting

Sponsor: University of South Florida

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The objective of this application is to develop and evaluate Spanish-language hearing education materials for adults. Our hypothesis is that participants will demonstrate better understanding of their hearing loss and associated difficulties, and will be better able to identify options for self-management following delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate patient education materials.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Spanish-speaking adults over 50 who identify as Hispanic/Latino, have significant hearing loss or difficulty hearing. To join, they must experience more than a mild level of hearing loss across various pitches or report substantial hearing challenges.

Inclusion Criteria

I am over 50, Hispanic/Latino, and speak Spanish.

You have trouble hearing and it is confirmed by a hearing test or by reporting significant difficulty with hearing.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who are not fluent Spanish-speakers or who do not self-identify as Hispanic/Latino are not eligible to participate in this study.

Participant Groups

The study is testing educational materials in Spanish designed to help participants understand and manage their hearing loss better. It compares the effectiveness of a new toolkit against existing ASHA audiology handouts.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Experimental GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This group will receive the Spanish-Language Hearing Loss Toolkit materials.

Group II: Active Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

This group will receive standard of care Spanish language information from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Audiology Series