NCT00260663

Brief Summary

This study compares the effectiveness of hearing aid appointments provided in a group format to those provided in an individual format. We are asking if hearing aid training with group appointments is as good as or better than with individual appointments.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
660

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2006

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 29, 2005

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 1, 2005

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2006

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2007

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2008

Completed
Last Updated

April 7, 2015

Status Verified

January 1, 2008

Enrollment Period

1.7 years

First QC Date

November 29, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 6, 2015

Conditions

Hearing Loss

Keywords

Hearing Impaired RehabilitationHearing AidsRandomized Controlled TrialsCost EffectivenessQuality of lifePatient Compliance

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hearing-related quality of life, hearing aid adherence

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Satisfaction, costs, utilization

Study Arms (1)

Arm 1

OTHER
Procedure: Group hearing aid fittingsProcedure: Group hearing aid follow-up

Interventions

Group hearing aid fittingsPROCEDURE
Arm 1
Group hearing aid follow-upPROCEDURE
Arm 1

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • New hearing aid users at VA Puget Sound; eligible for VA hearing aids

You may not qualify if:

  • Prior hearing aid users; Inability to participate in a group rehabilitation sessions or to complete follow-up

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Seattle, Washington, 98108, United States

Location

Related Publications (6)

  • Collins MP, Liu CF, Taylor L, Souza PE, Yueh B. Hearing aid effectiveness after aural rehabilitation: individual versus group trial results. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(4):585-98. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2012.03.0049.

    PMID: 23934877RESULT

  • Liu CF, Collins MP, Souza PE, Yueh B. Long-term cost-effectiveness of screening strategies for hearing loss. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2011;48(3):235-43. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2010.03.0041.

    PMID: 21480098RESULT

  • Collins MP, Souza PE, Liu CF, Heagerty PJ, Amtmann D, Yueh B. Hearing aid effectiveness after aural rehabilitation - individual versus group (HEARING) trial: RCT design and baseline characteristics. BMC Health Serv Res. 2009 Dec 15;9:233. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-9-233.

    PMID: 20003515RESULT

  • Collins MP, Souza PE, O'Neill S, Yueh B. Effectiveness of group versus individual hearing aid visits. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2007;44(5):739-49. doi: 10.1682/jrrd.2007.02.0029.

    PMID: 17943685RESULT

  • Yueh B, Shekelle P. Quality indicators for the care of hearing loss in vulnerable elders. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2007 Oct;55 Suppl 2:S335-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2007.01340.x. No abstract available.

    PMID: 17910555RESULT

  • Yueh B, Collins MP, Souza PE, Heagerty PJ, Liu CF, Boyko EJ, Loovis CF, Fausti SA, Hedrick SC. Screening for Auditory Impairment-Which Hearing Assessment Test (SAI-WHAT): RCT design and baseline characteristics. Contemp Clin Trials. 2007 May;28(3):303-15. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2006.08.008. Epub 2006 Aug 30.

    PMID: 17030153RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hearing LossPatient Compliance

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hearing DisordersEar DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesSensation DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsPatient Acceptance of Health CareTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Study Officials

  • Margaret P. Collins, PhD MS

    VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
FED
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 29, 2005

First Posted

December 1, 2005

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Primary Completion

October 1, 2007

Study Completion

June 1, 2008

Last Updated

April 7, 2015

Record last verified: 2008-01

Locations

US(1)