Hearing aid training program may boost benefit for older adults — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07719114
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a structured aural rehabilitation program, called CSSAR, can improve hearing aid outcomes for new adult users aged 55 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss. Participants will either receive standard audiological care or standard care plus the CSSAR program, which includes a communication training session and a mobile auditory training app. The study measures changes in self-perceived hearing aid benefit, hearing handicap, and word recognition in noise over several follow-up visits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a structured aural rehabilitation program called Clinically Streamlined and Structured Aural Rehabilitation (CSSAR)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, clinic-friendly program that helps older adults get more benefit from their hearing aids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The program may not provide meaningful improvement over standard care, and results may not apply to all hearing aid users.
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Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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