Study details
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Barriers and Facilitators to OTC Hearing Aids Success
Yu-Hsiang Wu
NCT IDNCT06499805ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
360
Study length
about 4 years
Ages
18–89
Locations
2 sites in IA, TN
About this study
This trial is testing how people who use over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids compare to those who get traditional audiologist-fitted hearing aids. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders the success of using OTC hearing aids long term, focusing on satisfaction and engagement with post-amplification care.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Use Audiologist-based fitting
- 2.Use Over-the-counter fitting
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low3%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
Endpoints
Secondary: Aided hearing-specific quality of life as measured by the the Revised Hearing Handicap Inventory (RHHI).