NCT01857661

Brief Summary

The University of Sao Paulo Department of Otorhinolaryngology developed prototypes for a digital new hearing aid with an integrated sound generator. These prototypes assist both hearing rehabilitation (about 10% of the population) and tinnitus sufferers (about 17% of the population). Currently, the Brazilian Public Heath Care does not have any such hearing aids. So, the development of devices for the hearing rehabilitation as well as the treatment of tinnitus represents an advance in the implementation of Public Policies in Brazil. The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of the hearing aid with an integrated sound generator and amplification alone for tinnitus control in patients with tinnitus associated hearing loss.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
49

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2012

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2012

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2013

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 1, 2013

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 15, 2013

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 20, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

June 26, 2013

Status Verified

May 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

May 15, 2013

Last Update Submit

June 25, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

tinnitushearing losshearing devices

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • THI

    tinnitus handicap inventory

    3 months

Study Arms (2)

control

OTHER

hearing aid without an integrated sound generator

Device: hearing aids with only amplification

sound generator

EXPERIMENTAL

hearing aid with an integrated sound generator

Device: sound generator

Interventions

hearing aid with an integrated sound generator

sound generator

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss
  • tinnitus (THI \> 20)
  • first user

You may not qualify if:

  • profound hearing loss
  • conductive hearing loss
  • THI \< 20

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • dos Santos GM, Bento RF, de Medeiros IR, Oiticcica J, da Silva EC, Penteado S. The influence of sound generator associated with conventional amplification for tinnitus control: randomized blind clinical trial. Trends Hear. 2014 Jul 23;18:2331216514542657. doi: 10.1177/2331216514542657.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

TinnitusHearing Loss

Interventions

Hearing Aids

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Hearing DisordersEar DiseasesOtorhinolaryngologic DiseasesSensation DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsNervous System DiseasesSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wearable Electronic DevicesElectrical Equipment and SuppliesEquipment and SuppliesSensory Aids

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 15, 2013

First Posted

May 20, 2013

Study Start

September 1, 2012

Primary Completion

April 1, 2013

Study Completion

April 1, 2013

Last Updated

June 26, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-05