Comparing hearing care approaches for older adults
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of providing hearing care for older adults—one led by ear specialists and one led by family doctors. It aims to see which approach is more cost-effective and satisfying for patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years or older.
- You must have hearing loss in both ears that has lasted more than a month and is not caused by a sudden change.
- You must not have an active ear infection, a perforated eardrum, or other urgent ear problems.
- You must be able to give consent (or have a caregiver who can help) and complete questionnaires in Cantonese or another study 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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