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Behavioral Intervention

Hearing Aids for Auditory Processing Disorder

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Melissa A Papesh, PhD

Research Sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Conductive hearing loss or other significant otologic problems

Non-native English speakers

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline and 2- and 6-months post randomization

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will explore if hearing aids help those without hearing loss. It could help tailor hearing aid use to those who may benefit most.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Veterans with normal hearing sensitivity who still experience communication difficulties. They must be eligible for VA Healthcare, able to visit the VA Portland Medical Center often, and have a moderate to significant perceived hearing handicap but no major ear problems or severe hearing loss.

What is being tested?

The study tests if using hearing aids can help veterans without hearing loss by providing slight amplification or features like noise reduction and sound streaming. It also includes communication counseling and remote microphones to see which methods are most beneficial.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly stated, potential side effects may include discomfort from wearing the devices, possible dependency on them for better hearing, or an initial adjustment period with varied listening experiences.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have hearing loss or ear problems.

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English is not my first language.

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I cannot do the tasks required in the study.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline and 2- and 6-months post randomization

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline and 2- and 6-months post randomization

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and 2- and 6-months post randomization for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA) score

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Hearing Aids with Remote MicrophonesExperimental Treatment3 Interventions

Individuals randomized to this group will receive communication counseling as well as hearing aids set to provide a low level of amplification and remote microphones that can be used in some situations to improve the signal-to-noise ratio.

Group II: Hearing AidsExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Individuals randomized to this group will receive communication counseling as well as hearing aids set to provide a low level of amplification.

Group III: Communication CounselingActive Control1 Intervention

Individuals randomized to this group will receive information on how to improve their ability to hear and communicate including tips on environmental modification and communication repair strategies.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Hearing Aids

2016

Completed Phase 3

~370

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met