A digital helping hand for new hearing aid wearers?
NCT ID NCT06051968
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether an online support program can help first-time hearing aid users cope with the emotional and social challenges of hearing loss. Participants receive standard hearing rehabilitation plus access to five online chapters offering information, advice, and support. The study compares their experiences with those who receive only standard care, measuring changes in hearing-related difficulties and satisfaction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Online hearing rehabilitation support (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this online program could become a standard addition to hearing aid fitting, helping new users adjust more smoothly and reduce the emotional and social impact of hearing loss.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small and the support is an add-on to usual care, so any benefits may be modest. Results depend on participants' engagement and may not apply to all hearing aid users.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Audiologimottagningen Lund
Lund, Sweden
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