Comparing hearing care models for older adults in Hong Kong
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of providing hearing care for older adults in Hong Kong—one led by ear specialists and one by family medicine doctors—to see which is more cost-effective and satisfactory for patients. If you join, you'll help improve how hearing services are delivered for seniors.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You have had gradual hearing loss in both ears for more than one month (not a sudden loss).
- You do not have an active ear infection, ear discharge, perforated eardrum, or other urgent ear condition.
- You can complete questionnaires in Cantonese (or with help from a caregiver).
- You are a patient at one of the two participating clinics in Hong Kong.
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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