Pharmacy training to help with hearing aids in rural areas
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study trains pharmacy technicians in rural Alabama and Mississippi to help adults with mild to moderate hearing loss use over-the-counter hearing aids. It aims to improve access to hearing care in communities where it is limited.
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Who can take part
- You are a pharmacy technician licensed in Alabama or Mississippi.
- You work in a rural community in Alabama or Mississippi.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have mild to moderate hearing loss.
- You live in a rural area of Alabama or Mississippi.
- You do not have a condition that affects your thinking or memory, like dementia or a head injury.
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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