Hearing aids for Veterans with trouble hearing in noise
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether hearing aids help Veterans who have trouble hearing in noisy places but whose hearing loss is not severe. You'll visit the VA Portland Medical Center several times to see if the aids improve your daily life.
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Who can take part
- You are a Veteran who can get care through the VA.
- You can travel to the VA Portland Medical Center for several visits.
- Your hearing loss is mild to moderate (not severe), especially in the mid-range pitches used for speech.
- You feel your hearing trouble is moderate to significant, especially in daily situations.
- You do not have other ear problems (like infections or a big difference between ears) and you speak English fluently.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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