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New treatment option for Bilateral Hearing Loss
Official title Assessing Pharmacy Technician Educational Training for the Provision of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Rural Alabama and Mississippi Pharmacies
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06864273
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Hearing loss is a major public health concern due to its negative association with emotional well-being, cognition, and physical ailments, such as diabetes. Access to audiologists and otolaryngologists in many regions across the US is poor or extremely limited.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Pharmacy technicians licensed to practice in the state of Alabama or Mississippi.
- Pharmacy technicians who practice in rural communities of Alabama and Mississippi.
- Adults 18 years of age with mild to moderate hearing loss and who live in rural communities of Alabama or Mississippi.
You likely can't join if
- Pharmacy technicians with hearing loss who could have prior understanding of care for those with hearing loss will not be included in the study.
- Adults 18 years of age or older with typical hearing will not be included in the study.
- Adults with hearing loss who live in urban areas of Alabama and Mississippi will not be included in the study.
- Participants will be excluded if they have any medical condition resulting in cognitive impairment that results in an inability to complete the study...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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