Can a 3-Minute video beat a pamphlet at saving hearing?
NCT ID NCT07731321
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a short video or a paper handout is better at teaching hospital workers how to insert earplugs correctly. About 64 staff who work in noisy areas will be randomly assigned to one training method, then tested right after and again one week later. The goal is to find the most effective way to prevent noise-induced hearing loss.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves more effective, hospitals could adopt it to reduce noise-induced hearing loss among staff.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit is limited to earplug skill, not actual hearing protection over time.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Otolaryngology Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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