Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:01 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 7:01 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02772757
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* no more than a moderate sensorineural hearing loss (defined as \< 60 dB HL pure-tone average at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz AU)
* experienced BTE hearing-aid users who are obtaining replacement VA-issued BTE hearing aids coupled to a custom earmold that is simply an upgrade in model with the same style earmold
* ability to read and write in English as determined by reading a few sentences from the consent document aloud so that self-report measures can be completed
Exclusion Criteria:
* outer or middle ear pathology as determined by otoscopy, immittance, and/or audiometric testing (e.g., conductive or mixed losses)
* lack of phone or non-use of the phone as the participants will be required to conduct a telephone interview after they obtain their replacement hearing aids
* unwilling or unable to be mailed hearing aids
* co-morbid condition that would preclude their participation as determined by a chart review
Healthy Volunteers:
True
Sex:
ALL
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
85 Years
Study:
NCT02772757
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02772757