New hearing aid users and social participation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat clinical trials.
This study follows adults getting their first hearing aids to understand how hearing aids affect their social life and participation over about 13 months. It aims to see if hearing aids help people stay connected and engaged.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 90 years old.
- You have a hearing loss in your better ear (average hearing level greater than 25 dB HL).
- You are about to get your first hearing aids (not have worn them before).
- You are available for study visits over the next 13 months and live locally.
- You can read and understand English well enough to complete questionnaires.
- You do not have active or chronic middle ear infections, bothersome ringing in the ears, or hearing that changes a lot from day to day.
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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