Comparing domestic vs imported hearing aids for age-related hearing loss
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of hearing aids (one made in China, one imported) to see which works better for age-related hearing loss. You might benefit if you have moderate to severe hearing loss and are willing to test both devices.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 85 years old.
- You have age-related hearing loss in both ears, especially trouble hearing high-pitched sounds and understanding speech.
- Your hearing loss is moderate to severe (50 to less than 80 decibels).
- You are fluent in Chinese and can complete all study tasks in Chinese.
- You are right-handed.
- You do not have serious neurological conditions (like dementia, Parkinson's, or a history of stroke) that could affect your participation.
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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