P-CHAT: Comparison of Direct to Consumer Delivery Models for Hearing Devices

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Conditions studied: Hearing Aids, Hearing Loss

In brief

Satisfaction and benefit from hearing aids fit using two patient self fit methods will be compared against those fit using audiology-based best practices. Individuals between the ages of 50 and 79 years of age will be randomly assigned to one of three fitting methods. Benefit and satisfaction will be evaluated six weeks and six months after the initial fitting.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04618315

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

584

Starts

2020-12-01

Expected to finish

2024-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-03-06

Who can join

Age: 50 and older, up to 79. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 50 - 79 years old.
• Mild or moderate hearing difficulty.
• Normal cognition.
• No prior hearing aid experience.
• Ability and willingness to pay privately ($650.00) for hearing aids
• Ability to read and understand English
• Symmetric hearing loss, no greater than moderate in degree

Where it is running

• Northwestern Memorial Hospital — Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning — Evanston, Illinois, United States
• Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center — Palos Hills, Illinois, United States
• University of Texas Medical Branch — Galveston, Texas, United States

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