Hearing Aid for Age-Related Hearing Loss
(P-EARLHI Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

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 purpose of this clinical trial pilot is to obtain feasibility and pilot data necessary to inform the hearing intervention being designed for a larger R01 clinical trial that seeks to determine whether best practice hearing aid intervention impacts hearing-related outcomes in adults with hearing loss aged 55 to 75 years. Secondary purposes include: To determine what effects best practice hearing aid intervention has on physical, social, and quality of life outcomes in adults with hearing loss aged 55 to 75 years.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults aged 55 to 75 who have early age-related hearing loss and haven't really used hearing aids before. They must be able to speak English or Spanish and fill out questionnaires on a tablet without help. People with certain cognitive issues that affect their ability to participate are not eligible.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 55 and 75 years old and have little to no experience with hearing aids.

I speak English or Spanish.

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to complete written questionnaires on a tablet without assistance

Refer for cognitive screening score based on criteria using the Mini Mental State Examination

Participant Groups

The study is testing the Phonak Audeo Lumity Receiver in Canal Hearing Aid to see if it improves hearing outcomes in older adults. It's part of a bigger project aiming to understand how using high-quality hearing aids affects daily life, social activities, and overall well-being.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Hearing Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Adults aged 55-75 with hearing loss who have little/no prior experience with hearing aids will be enrolled in the hearing intervention group.