New program aims to bridge hearing care gap in rural kentucky
NCT ID NCT05786794
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a patient navigation program to help rural adults in Kentucky get hearing tests. 500 participants from primary care clinics will receive guidance every two weeks to overcome barriers like travel and cost. The goal is to see if more people complete diagnostic hearing tests within a year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Patient Navigation Program for Hearing Health Care
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could increase the number of rural adults who get hearing tests and treatment, improving their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a medical treatment. Success depends on participants' engagement and may not apply to other regions.
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Blount Rural Health Center
RECRUITINGElkton, Kentucky, 42220, United States
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Estill Medical Clinic
RECRUITINGIrvine, Kentucky, 40336, United States
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Juniper Health
RECRUITINGJackson, Kentucky, 41339, United States
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North Fork Valley Community Health
RECRUITINGHazard, Kentucky, 41339, United States
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One Cross Medical Clinic
RECRUITINGCampbellsville, Kentucky, 42718, United States
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Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky
RECRUITINGHazard, Kentucky, 41701, United States
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United Clinics of Kentuck
RECRUITINGCampton, Kentucky, 41301, United States
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United Clinics of Kentucky
RECRUITINGJackson, Kentucky, 41339, United States
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University of Kentucky Department of Otolaryngology
RECRUITINGLexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States
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