App-Based coaching aims to boost hearing aid satisfaction
NCT ID NCT04926636
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding health and wellness coaching through a mobile app could help people with hearing loss get more satisfaction from their hearing aids. Thirty-four participants used the app to work with a health coach and track their progress. The goal was to see if this approach improves goal achievement, hearing aid use, and overall satisfaction.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Health and wellness coaching via a mobile app
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to help people get more benefit and satisfaction from their hearing aids.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early study with only 34 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The coaching approach may not work for all types of hearing loss.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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