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Compares treatment options for Auditory Diseases, Central
Official title Comparing Hearing Aid Fitting Methods in Blast-exposed Veterans
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06309264
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Since 2000, at least 250,000 U.S. Service members have experienced a blast-related mild traumatic brain injury.
- 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 18 to 60. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Human people will be male or female Veterans selected without regard to race or ethnic background. All people will be 18 years of age or older and no...
- pure-tone average (PTA) at 0.5, 1, 2, 4 kHz of 35 dB HL or better in each ear;
- pure-tone thresholds no worse than 40 dB HL at any two audiometric frequencies up to 8 kHz;
- no differences in pure-tone thresholds exceeding 10 dB between the two ears at more than one audiometric frequency up to 4 kHz;
- native speaker of English; and
You likely can't join if
- a conductive hearing impairment or other otological pathology;
- chronic disease or use of medication that might affect the auditory system or the subject's ability to perform the experimental tasks;
- an inability to perform the experimental tasks;
- any contraindications for MRI scanning (this may specifically exclude people who have a pacemaker, metal clips, or any other metal device in their...
- experience with hearing aids prior to the study. Potential people meeting criterion 4 (contraindications for fMRI) will remain eligible to complete...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Human people will be male or female Veterans selected without regard to race or ethnic background. All people will be 18 years of age or older and no more than 60 years old. On the QCuBE, all people must report at least...
- pure-tone average (PTA) at 0.5, 1, 2, 4 kHz of 35 dB HL or better in each ear;
- pure-tone thresholds no worse than 40 dB HL at any two audiometric frequencies up to 8 kHz;
- no differences in pure-tone thresholds exceeding 10 dB between the two ears at more than one audiometric frequency up to 4 kHz;
- native speaker of English; and
- a score of at least 25 on the Mini Mental State Exam.
- a conductive hearing impairment or other otological pathology;
- chronic disease or use of medication that might affect the auditory system or the subject's ability to perform the experimental tasks;
- an inability to perform the experimental tasks;
- any contraindications for MRI scanning (this may specifically exclude people who have a pacemaker, metal clips, or any other metal device in their body, or who have any other contraindication for MRI as determined by an...
- experience with hearing aids prior to the study. Potential people meeting criterion 4 (contraindications for fMRI) will remain eligible to complete the non-MRI components of the trial (all visits other than V3, V10)...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Loma Linda, California, United States
- Sepulveda, California, United States
- West Los Angeles, California, 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, 18 years to 60 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Loma Linda, California, United States; Sepulveda, California, United States; West Los Angeles, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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