Can telemedicine in schools stop hearing loss in rural alaska?
NCT ID NCT05593484
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a telemedicine program called STAR that brings hearing specialists into schools via smartphone or tablet. It aims to reduce the number of children who get lost to follow-up after a school hearing screening. Over 8,000 students in rural Alaska will take part, with schools randomly assigned to start the program at different times. The goal is to see if this approach helps more children get the care they need.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Specialty Telemedicine Access for Referrals (STAR) intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that school-based telemedicine is an effective way to connect children in remote areas with hearing specialists, reducing preventable hearing loss.
What could go wrong
This is a large implementation trial, not a test of a new drug or device. Success depends on local factors, and results may not apply to other regions or conditions.
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Southcentral Foundation
RECRUITINGAnchorage, Alaska, 99508, United States
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