Can a short training save farmworkers' hearing?
NCT ID NCT07271290
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a short, culturally adapted training to help farmworkers use earplugs correctly and prevent hearing loss from loud noise. Fifteen farmworkers will receive the training and have their earplug fit measured before and after. The goal is to see if the training is practical and effective.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Farmworker Hearing Protection Training (behavioral intervention)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this training could help prevent hearing loss in farmworkers exposed to loud noise on the job.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (15 people) with no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The training is brief and long-term effectiveness is unknown.
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