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Official title Hearing Impairment, Strategies and Outcomes in VA Emergency Departments
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05028972
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- HearVA involves six VA facility emergency departments (ED) over a 3-year intervention period. The first part of this study will test whether providing personal amplifiers to Veteran ED patients who self-report hearing difficulty is acceptable to these patients, can improve their hearing, enhance understanding of discharge instructions, and can reduce the risk of coming back to the ED in a short period of time (3 days and 30 days).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older
You may be able to join if
- English speaking
- Emergency severity index criterion of 3 (medium), 4, or 5 (low acuity)
- Hearing Handicap Inventory-Screen greater than or equal to 10 or positive answer to a single-item screening question
- Capacity to consent to participate in research
You likely can't join if
- Inability to consent to participate in research
- Emergency severity index criterion of 1-2 (high acuity)
- Hearing Handicap Inventory-Screen less than 10 and negative answer to single item screening question
- Inability to speak English
- Using cochlear implants
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- New York, New York, United States
- Syracuse, New York, United States
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Dallas, Texas, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aurora, Colorado, United States; New York, New York, United States; Syracuse, New York, United States; The Bronx, New York, United States; Durham, North Carolina, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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