Hearing aids for normal ears? VA tests new fix for hidden hearing trouble
NCT ID NCT06117254
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether hearing aids can improve daily hearing for veterans who have normal hearing tests but still struggle to understand speech in noisy places. About 142 veterans will either get hearing aids or standard communication advice. The goal is to see if the devices reduce the real-world handicap of hearing difficulties.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hearing aids and communication counseling
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new, simple option to help veterans who struggle to hear in noisy places despite normal hearing tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (142 people) and it's not yet known if hearing aids actually help more than standard advice. Results may not apply to all veterans.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
RECRUITINGPortland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States
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