Barriers and helpers to using OTC hearing aids
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study looks at what helps or makes it harder for adults to successfully use over-the-counter hearing aids. It focuses on people who have mild to moderate hearing loss in both ears and have never tried a hearing aid.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your hearing loss started when you were an adult (not present from birth or childhood).
- You have hearing loss in both ears that is mild to moderate in severity.
- You have never used a hearing aid before.
- English is your first language.
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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