New training aims to boost confidence with Over-the-Counter hearing aids
NCT ID NCT06560918
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a new training program called SEBAR can improve confidence and success with over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. Twenty-seven adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss who have never used hearing aids will wear OTC devices for a week and answer questions about their experience. Researchers will compare results with and without the hearing aids to see if the training helps people feel more confident and satisfied.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- over-the-counter hearing aids and a self-efficacy-based auditory rehabilitation program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple training method to help people get more benefit from over-the-counter hearing aids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training is brief (one week), and long-term benefits are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Audiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72204, United States
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